Seated Leg Circles Crunch
Sculpt your core! Combine leg circles & crunches for a killer ab workout. Feel the burn as you tighten your midsection!
The Seated Leg Circles Crunch mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Seated Leg Circles Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Obliques
Seated Leg Circles Crunch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Seated Leg Circles Crunch
Sit on the floor leaning slightly back, placing your hands flat behind you for support and keeping your legs extended together in front.
Lift your straight legs a few inches off the floor, engaging your core and leaning your torso slightly forward to meet them.
Draw a smooth circle in the air with your feet by moving them clockwise while crunching your torso in sync.
Reverse the circle direction on the next repetition while maintaining continuous abdominal tension.
Keep your breathing steady and controlled throughout the entire movement.
Seated Leg Circles Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Seated Leg Circles Crunch work?
The Seated Leg Circles Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Seated Leg Circles Crunch?
None. The Seated Leg Circles Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Seated Leg Circles Crunch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Seated Half Leg Circles, Leg Extension Star Crunch, Alternating Lying Straight-Leg Circle and Seated 8-Leg Crunch.
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