Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch

A compound core movement that targets both the upper and lower abdominals simultaneously by combining a leg raise with a torso crunch.

Exercise Details

Level: Intermediate
Body Area: core
Type: core

Required Equipment

Leverage Machine

Target Muscle Groups

Primary

Abs

Secondary

Quads

Setup

Sit in the machine and grip the handles. Place your legs on the lever pads. Engage your core and keep your back supported.

Instructions

1. Simultaneously lift your knees toward your chest and crunch your upper body forward.
2. Squeeze your abs at the center of the movement.
3. Slowly return to the starting position.
4. Maintain constant tension.
5. Focus on the spinal flexion.

Common Mistakes

1. Using momentum.
2. Pulling with the arms.
3. Arching the back during extension.

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