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Abs · Intermediate

Seated Side to Side Leg Raise Crunch on Floor

Seated alternating leg extension and side crunch combining trunk flexion with controlled rotation.

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Exercise overview

Training details

AbsObliquesHip Flexors

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 10 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit with the hands supporting behind the hips, knees bent, and feet hovering above the floor.
  2. 02Extend both legs forward and slightly toward one side while keeping the chest lifted.
  3. 03Draw the knees toward the chest and rotate the ribcage gently toward that same side.
  4. 04Extend the legs through center, then repeat toward the opposite side.
  5. 05Alternate evenly without swinging or allowing the lower back to collapse.

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