Abs exercise · leverage machine
Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch
The lever seated leg raise crunch is a leverage machine exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Hip flexors
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the lever seated leg raise crunch
- Sit on the leverage machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the footrests.
- Grasp the handles or sidebars for stability.
- Engage your abs and slowly raise your legs up towards your chest, curling your torso forward at the same time.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs and torso back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the abs. The hip flexors work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every machine exercise.
