Crunch (leg raise)

Crunch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie flat on your back with your hands at your sides
  • 2Raise your legs 90 degrees
  • 3Contract your abs and raise your upper body towards your knees
  • 4Lower your upper body back down
  • 5Lower your legs back down

Tips:

  • Don't rush, focus on the quality of your movements
  • Try to keep your lower back on the floor
  • To increase intensity, don't let your shoulders or feet touch the floor between reps
  • Breath out as you come up and breath in as you come down

Crunch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs