Lying Through Leg Crunch Abduction
Crunch, abduct, and conquer! Target your core with this challenging abdominal exercise. Feel the burn!
The Lying Through Leg Crunch Abduction is a compound exercise that mainly works the core, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs). No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Lying Through Leg Crunch Abduction Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Hip Adductors
Lying Through Leg Crunch Abduction Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lying Through Leg Crunch Abduction
Start by lying flat on your back on the floor with your hands extended above your head and your legs lifted straight up in the air, creating a 90-degree angle with your torso. This is your starting position.
Engage your core and lift your shoulder blades off the floor into a crunch position, while simultaneously spreading your legs apart into a wide 'V' shape. Keep your arms straight as you perform the crunch.
Continue to reach your hands towards the space between your legs as you hold the crunch position, making sure not to strain your neck.
Pause briefly at the top of the movement.
Slowly reverse the motion by lowering your upper body back to the floor and bringing your legs back together, returning to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips: - Keep the movement controlled throughout to really engage the core muscles. - Be careful not to pull on your neck; your hands are reaching through but not pulling your head up. - Breathe out as you crunch and spread your legs; inhale as you lower back down. - Make sure to not let your lower back arch excessively off the floor; maintain a slight pelvic tilt if necessary.
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Lying Through Leg Crunch Abduction FAQs
What muscles does the Lying Through Leg Crunch Abduction work?
The Lying Through Leg Crunch Abduction mainly works the core, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs). The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Lying Through Leg Crunch Abduction?
None. The Lying Through Leg Crunch Abduction is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Lying Through Leg Crunch Abduction a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some Lying Through Leg Crunch Abduction variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the 90-Degree Single Knee Crunch, Ab Roller Crunch, Alternating Leg-Cross Crunch and Bent-Knee Crunch Abduction with Arm Through.
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