Lying Through Leg Crunch Abduction
Crunch, abduct, and conquer! Target your core with this challenging abdominal exercise. Feel the burn!
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Continue to reach your hands towards the space between your legs as you hold the crunch position, making sure not to strain your neck.
4. Pause briefly at the top of the movement.
5. Slowly reverse the motion by lowering your upper body back to the floor and bringing your legs back together, returning to the starting position.
6. 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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