Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch
Learn how to do the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch with proper form and technique. This leverage machine exercise primarily targets your Abs, with secondary emphasis on Hip Flexors.
How to Do the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch
Follow these steps to perform the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch with correct form:
- 1Sit on the leverage machine with your back against the backrest and your feet on the footrests.
- 2Grasp the handles or sidebars for stability.
- 3Engage your abs and slowly raise your legs up towards your chest, curling your torso forward at the same time.
- 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs and torso back to the starting position.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Secondary
Exercise Details
- Equipment
- leverage machine
- Body Part
- waist
- Category
- Main
Recovery & Training Frequency
- Recommended Recovery Time
- 2–3 days
- Weekly Frequency
- 2–3 sessions per week
- Why
- Medium-sized muscles like the deltoids and traps recover well with 48–72 h between targeted sessions. Higher training frequency (3 ×/week) is viable when volume per session is modest.
Sets & Reps by Goal
Strength
- Sets
- 3–4
- Reps
- 5–8
- Rest
- 90–120 s
Isolation movements can be trained with moderate loads for strength, though peak strength expression is secondary to compound lifts.
Hypertrophy
- Sets
- 3–5
- Reps
- 10–20
- Rest
- 45–90 s
Isolation exercises shine in the 10–20 rep range with a 2-second eccentric. Taking the final set close to failure drives maximum hypertrophic stimulus.
Endurance
- Sets
- 2–4
- Reps
- 20–30
- Rest
- 20–45 s
Light-load, high-rep isolation work is useful for rehab, joint health, and pump-focused training.
Which Workout Splits Include Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch?
Based on the muscles this exercise targets, it fits naturally into these training splits and day types:
Full Body
Any session
Bro Split
Abs/Core Day
Not sure which split is right for you? Cora builds personalised training plans that match your schedule and goals. Learn more about progressive overload.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch work?
The Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch primarily targets your Abs. Secondary muscles worked include Hip Flexors. This makes it an effective exercise for developing your waist.
What equipment do I need for the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch?
The Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch requires leverage machine. Make sure your equipment is properly set up and you have enough space to perform the movement with full range of motion.
How do I perform the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch with proper form?
Start by 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. Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion. See the full step-by-step instructions above for complete form guidance.
How often should I do the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch?
For most people, allow 2–3 days between sessions targeting the same muscle group. That translates to 2–3 sessions per week. Medium-sized muscles like the deltoids and traps recover well with 48–72 h between targeted sessions. Higher training frequency (3 ×/week) is viable when volume per session is modest.
What are the best sets and reps for the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch?
It depends on your goal. For strength: 3–4 sets of 5–8 with 90–120 s rest. For hypertrophy (muscle growth): 3–5 sets of 10–20 with 45–90 s rest. For endurance: 2–4 sets of 20–30 with 20–45 s rest.
Which workout splits is the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch best for?
The Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch fits well into the following training splits: Full Body (Any session), Bro Split (Abs/Core Day). It is classified as a core movement.
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