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Hip Raise Crunch

Trunk-flexion drill that develops abdominal strength and control using bodyweight, with emphasis on the abdominals.

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Exercise overview

Training details

AbsGlutesHamstrings

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. 02Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
  3. 03Lift your hips off the ground while curling your upper body towards your knees.
  4. 04Lower back down slowly to the starting position while maintaining control.
  5. 05Repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

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