Lying Crunch (straight legs) (male)

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie flat on your back with your legs straight on the floor.
  • 2Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
  • 3Engage your abs and lift your head and shoulder blades off the ground.
  • 4Lower yourself back down.
  • 5Repeat this motion without resting your upper body on the ground between reps.

Tips:

  • Keep your lower back pressed into the floor to engage your abs.
  • Avoid pulling your neck with your hands.
  • Keep the movement slow and controlled.
  • Remember to breathe in as you lower and breathe out as you lift.

Lying Crunch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs