How to Do an Alternating Bent-Leg Reverse Crunch

An alternating bent-leg reverse crunch is a fairly easy core exercise for your lower abdominal muscles. The alternating requires some coordination but it is a very simple task. This is a great exercise for beginners or anyone wanting to tone their tummy.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mat

1. Lie on your back with your arms relaxed at your sides. Push your back flat into the mat and lift your legs up. Your knees should be bent at a 90 degree angle.

2. Drop your right leg until your heel touches the floor as you exhale and keep your back flat.

3. Inhale and bring your leg back up.

4. After your right leg has returned to the starting position, drop your left leg and exhale.

5. Bring the left leg back up and drop your right leg again. Continue alternating your legs until you have done 10 repetitions per leg.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep your neck and shoulders relaxed. Do this exercise at a slow pace.

References

• National Academy of Sports Medicine

Resources

• Core exercises

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