Froggy Leg Lift Crunch
The Froggy Leg Lift Crunch is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Optional Equipment
Froggy Leg Lift Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Obliques
How to do the Froggy Leg Lift Crunch
Setup
Lie flat on your back on a mat, with your knees bent and feet brought together so your legs form a diamond ('frog') shape.
Place your hands lightly behind your head, elbows flared out to the sides. Do not pull on your neck.
Movement
Engagement: Exhale and engage your core to lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the mat. Imagine pulling your ribcage down toward your hips.
Crunch: At the top of the movement, focus on squeezing your abs. Your legs should remain in their fixed diamond position throughout the repetition.
Return: Inhale slowly as you lower your upper body back down to the starting position without fully relaxing your core muscles.
Tips for Success
Keep your lower back pressed firmly against the mat throughout the entire movement.
Keep your chin slightly tucked to avoid straining your neck.
Control the tempo; perform the lift and the descent with equal control.
Froggy Leg Lift Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Froggy Leg Lift Crunch work?
The Froggy Leg Lift Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Froggy Leg Lift Crunch?
None. The Froggy Leg Lift Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Froggy Leg Lift Crunch a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
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