Weighted Single-leg Reverse Crunch
Muscle Groups: Abs, Hips
Weighted Single-leg Reverse Crunch focuses on Abs, Hips, with Obliques working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Single-leg Reverse Crunch with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your arms extended to the sides for support, palms down.
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Bend one knee and place your foot flat on the floor, then place a dumbbell or weight plate on top of that knee.
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Extend your other leg straight out, hovering it slightly above the floor.
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Engage your core and lift your hips off the floor, bringing the weighted knee towards your chest.
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Simultaneously, lift your extended leg slightly higher, maintaining a straight line from your hip to your ankle.
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Slowly lower your hips and both legs back to the starting position with control, without letting your extended leg touch the floor.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Single-leg Reverse Crunch primarily targets Abs, Hips , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Obliques . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Weighted Single-leg Reverse Crunch, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Single-leg Reverse Crunch, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
