How to Do Raised Leg Crunch

Raised Leg Crunch 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 Raised Leg Crunch

  1. 01Lie flat on the back and lift the legs straight up until they are perpendicular to the floor.
  2. 02Place the fingertips lightly behind the ears or cross the arms over the chest.
  3. 03Contract the upper abdominals to lift the shoulder blades off the floor toward the shins.
  4. 04Exhale forcefully at the top of the crunch and pause for a half-second.
  5. 05Lower the upper back to the floor without letting the heels drop or the legs swing.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Raised Leg Crunch

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 small of the back into the floor throughout the movement to ensure the abdominals take the load.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Raised Leg Crunch questions

What muscles does Raised Leg Crunch work?

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

How do you do Raised Leg Crunch correctly?

Lie flat on the back and lift the legs straight up until they are perpendicular to the floor. Place the fingertips lightly behind the ears or cross the arms over the chest. Contract the upper abdominals to lift the shoulder blades off the floor toward the shins. Exhale forcefully at the top of the crunch and pause for a half-second. Lower the upper back to the floor without letting the heels drop or the legs swing.

What is the A90 coach tip for Raised Leg Crunch?

Press the small of the back into the floor throughout the movement to ensure the abdominals take the load.

Is Raised Leg Crunch suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Raised Leg Crunch?

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

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