Follow the steps detailed below to properly perform this exercise. It is important that you have correct form. Lack of good form can result in two outcomes – first, you just won’t get as much effectiveness out of your workout, and second, you run a higher risk of injuring yourself. If you are able to, you may wish to perform the vertical leg crunch in front of a wall mirror how you can study your form.
- Lie on the floor, face up, arms laying at your sides. Extend your legs straight up with knees crossed.
- Lift your shoulder blades off of the floor by contracting your abs. Think of it as reaching your chest towards your feet.
- At the top of the movement, keep your legs in a fixed position and imagine bringing your belly towards your spine.
- Slower lower your legs back down (the slower you go the more