Crunch with Leg Lift
The crunch with one foot planted and the other leg held straight a little off the floor for the whole set.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on the back, one knee bent with the foot flat, the other leg straight and raised a little, hands behind the head.
Steps
- Curl the shoulders up off the floor.
- Keep the straight leg still at the same height.
- Lower the shoulders slowly; switch legs halfway.
Common mistakes
Pulling on the head: the hands only cradle it. Straight leg dropping to the floor: hold it up from the hip. Lower back arching off the floor: press it down before each curl.
Breathing
Exhale on the crunch, inhale lowering.
