Reverse crunches

The most basic variation form of the hip raise, with the trainer laying on their back whilst raising their legs via flexing the hip forward to stimulate the midsection. The reverse crunch will recruit the obliques and rectus abdominis, with the hip flexors involved with the initial portion of the exercise where the leg are lifted from the floor.

The laying hip raise will aid in midsection strength and hypertrophy. If the firming of the midsection is your goal, this type of resistance exercise is best couple with a fat loss regime, often involving diet and cardiovascular training.

Performing reverse crunches

• Place mat on floor.
• Lay on mat (face up), hands placed by sides for greater support, or behind head.
• Legs should be extended.
• Raise legs by flexing at hip, whilst bending at the knee also, so that upper thighs are brought up perpendicular to the floor.
• Continue to bring the knees towards shoulders by flexing the waist.
• Once peak contraction is reached, slowly control legs back to starting position.
• Repeat for desired amount of repetitions.

Reverse crunches courtesy of Fitness Uncovered - Bodybuilding & Fitness

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