Weighted Raised-legs Crunch
Muscle Groups: Abs, Hips
Weighted Raised-legs Crunch focuses on Abs, Hips.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Raised-legs Crunch with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and shins parallel to the floor, as if resting your calves on an imaginary bench.
- 2
Hold a weight plate or dumbbell with both hands across your chest or behind your head.
- 3
Engage your abdominal muscles and lift your head, shoulders, and upper back off the floor, bringing your chest towards your knees.
- 4
Maintain the raised leg position throughout the movement, keeping your lower back pressed into the floor.
- 5
Slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position with control, without letting your head fully rest on the floor.
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