Straight-leg Crunch with Ball

Muscle Groups: Abs

Straight-leg Crunch with Ball focuses on Abs.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Straight-leg Crunch with Ball with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Lie on your back with your arms extended by your sides, palms flat on the floor.

  2. 2

    Place a medicine ball between your ankles and extend your legs straight, hovering them just above the floor.

  3. 3

    Keeping your legs straight, slowly raise them towards the ceiling until they are perpendicular to the floor.

  4. 4

    Control the movement as you slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position, just above the floor.

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