How to Do Reverse Crunch With Kick Out

Reverse Crunch With Kick Out 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 Reverse Crunch With Kick Out

  1. 01Lie on the back with hands by the sides and knees tucked toward the chest at a 90-degree angle.
  2. 02Contract the lower abdominals to lift the sacrum off the floor, bringing the knees toward the chin.
  3. 03Lower the hips back to the mat and immediately extend both legs straight out a few inches above the floor.
  4. 04Hold the leg extension for one second while keeping the lower back pressed firmly against the ground.
  5. 05Pull the knees back to the chest to reset the movement for the next repetition.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Reverse Crunch With Kick Out

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 palms into the floor to stabilize the upper body as the legs extend to prevent hip rotation.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Reverse Crunch With Kick Out questions

What muscles does Reverse Crunch With Kick Out work?

Reverse Crunch With Kick Out is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Reverse Crunch With Kick Out correctly?

Lie on the back with hands by the sides and knees tucked toward the chest at a 90-degree angle. Contract the lower abdominals to lift the sacrum off the floor, bringing the knees toward the chin. Lower the hips back to the mat and immediately extend both legs straight out a few inches above the floor. Hold the leg extension for one second while keeping the lower back pressed firmly against the ground. Pull the knees back to the chest to reset the movement for the next repetition.

What is the A90 coach tip for Reverse Crunch With Kick Out?

Press the palms into the floor to stabilize the upper body as the legs extend to prevent hip rotation.

Is Reverse Crunch With Kick Out suitable for beginners?

Reverse Crunch With Kick Out is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Reverse Crunch With Kick Out?

No. Reverse Crunch With Kick Out is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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