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Oblique Leg Raised Crunches Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Alternating Novice + Moderate Upper Abdominals External Oblique Tone Strength
Focused Novice + Moderate Upper Abdominals External Oblique Tone Strength
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed A weight bench
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Stretching Exercise Guide Please read our abs stretching guide before starting
Muscle Group Guide Also see information about the oblique muscles

Oblique Leg Raised Crunches Alternating Technique

Oblique Leg Raised Crunches Focused Technique
Alt Oblique Leg Raised Abs Crunches
Focused Oblique Leg Raised Abs Crunches
Alternating Technique - Start by setting the weight bench to a flat position. Sit down in front of the weight bench and place the balls of your feet onto the weight bench. Position your feet parallel to your shoulders with your legs in a L-shape position. Place you hands behind your head and interlace your fingers together. You will be using both sides of your oblique muscles alternating between the two. Exhale as you crunch yourself forwards keeping your legs in a strong position. Twist your upper body in one direction until you feel your oblique muscles contract. Hold this position for a count of 1. Inhale as you lower your upper body back down in a slow, controlled manner twisting yourself back into a straight position. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before repeating this technique in the other direction as this will maintain pressure on the oblique muscles and increase the overall benefits of the exercise.
Focused Technique - As before start by setting the weight bench to flat position. Again sit down on the floor and place the balls of your feet onto the weight bench. Position your feet so that they are parallel to your shoulders with your legs in a L-shape position. As before place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing forwards and interlace your fingers together. This time you will be concentrating on one side of your oblique muscles throughout the exercise. Exhale as you crunch your upper body forwards twisting your upper body in one direction until you feel your oblique muscles stretch. Hold this position for a count of 1. Inhale as you lower your upper body down in a slow, controlled manner twisting your body back to it's original position. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before repeating this technique in the same direction.

Oblique Leg Raised Crunches Alternating Technique Video

Oblique Leg Raised Crunches Focused Technique Video