Single-Leg Crunch Pulse
Tighten your core and fire up your obliques with the Single-Leg Crunch Pulse. This targeted move isolates each side of your abs for enhanced definition and superior stability.
The Single-Leg Crunch Pulse is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Single-Leg Crunch Pulse Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
How to do the Single-Leg Crunch Pulse
Setup
Lie flat on your back on a exercise mat.
Keep one knee bent with your foot flat on the floor.
Extend the opposite leg straight out, hovering slightly above or just touching the mat.
Execution
Engage your core to lift your shoulders and upper back off the floor, performing a crunch.
Simultaneously, lift the extended leg up toward your chest while reaching your arms toward your toes or shin.
Pause at the top of the movement, squeezing your abdominals.
Slowly lower your torso and return to the starting position without letting the extended leg touch the ground.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other side.
Single-Leg Crunch Pulse FAQs
What muscles does the Single-Leg Crunch Pulse work?
The Single-Leg Crunch Pulse mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Single-Leg Crunch Pulse?
None. The Single-Leg Crunch Pulse is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Single-Leg Crunch Pulse 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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