Exercise technique

lever seated leg raise crunch

The lever seated leg raise crunch is an abdominal exercise performed on a leverage machine. It targets the abs and also works the hip flexors. The movement involves raising the legs and curling the torso forward simultaneously, providing a challenging core workout.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on the leverage machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the footrests.
  2. Grasp the handles or sidebars for stability.
  3. Engage your abs and slowly raise your legs up towards your chest, curling your torso forward at the same time.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs and torso back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hip flexors.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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