Lying Crunch (Straight Legs)
The crunch with both legs held straight up toward the ceiling; the lifted legs keep the lower back down while the shoulders curl up.
How to do it
Setup
On your back, legs straight and together pointing at the ceiling, hands behind the head.
Steps
- Curl the shoulders up toward the feet.
- Keep the legs vertical and still.
- Lower slowly to the floor.
Common mistakes
Legs drifting toward the face or the floor: hold them vertical over the hips. Swinging the legs to help: only the shoulders move. Pulling the head forward: the hands rest behind it.
Breathing
Exhale on the crunch, inhale lowering.
