Crunch with Legs RaisedExercise demonstration

For men

Crunch with Legs Raised

CoreLegsDifficulty 3/5Supine

How to do it

  1. Lie on your back and raise your bent legs until your shins are parallel to the floor.
  2. Curl your shoulders toward your knees, pause, and lower your upper back without swinging your legs.

What to feel

A strong squeeze in your upper abs as you curl up, with your legs staying still.

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