How to Do Crunch Leg Raise

Crunch Leg Raise is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Crunch Leg Raise

  1. 01Lie flat on the floor with legs extended and hands placed lightly behind the head or at the sides.
  2. 02Crunch the ribcage toward the hips to lift the shoulder blades off the floor.
  3. 03Raise both legs together toward the ceiling until they are perpendicular to the torso.
  4. 04Lower the legs slowly toward the floor while maintaining the crunch position in the upper body.
  5. 05Stop the legs just before they touch the ground and repeat the sequence.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Crunch Leg Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Press the lower back firmly into the floor throughout the leg descent to prevent the lumbar spine from arching.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Crunch Leg Raise questions

What muscles does Crunch Leg Raise work?

Crunch Leg Raise is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Crunch Leg Raise correctly?

Lie flat on the floor with legs extended and hands placed lightly behind the head or at the sides. Crunch the ribcage toward the hips to lift the shoulder blades off the floor. Raise both legs together toward the ceiling until they are perpendicular to the torso. Lower the legs slowly toward the floor while maintaining the crunch position in the upper body. Stop the legs just before they touch the ground and repeat the sequence.

What is the A90 coach tip for Crunch Leg Raise?

Press the lower back firmly into the floor throughout the leg descent to prevent the lumbar spine from arching.

Is Crunch Leg Raise suitable for beginners?

Crunch Leg Raise is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Crunch Leg Raise?

No. Crunch Leg Raise is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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