Chair Seated Straight-Leg Crunch
The Chair Seated Straight-Leg Crunch mainly works the core, with help from the quads. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair Seated Straight-Leg Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques; Quads (quadriceps femoris)
How to do the Chair Seated Straight-Leg Crunch
Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair with your hands placed lightly behind your head and your elbows wide.
Extend your legs straight out in front of you, hovering your heels just above the floor.
Engage your core and lean your torso back slightly while maintaining a straight spine.
Exhale as you crunch your chest forward toward your thighs, rounding your upper back slightly.
Inhale as you slowly return to the starting position without letting your feet touch the ground.
Chair Seated Straight-Leg Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Seated Straight-Leg Crunch work?
The Chair Seated Straight-Leg Crunch mainly works the core, with help from the quads. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated Straight-Leg Crunch?
Chair.
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