Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch
Also known as: seated lever leg raise crunch, machine seated leg raise crunch, seated machine leg raise crunch
The point of Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch is bracing strength that carries over; a fixed machine groove is how it gets there.
How to do Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch
- 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.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs and torso back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch Sets and Reps by Goal
Strength
3 sets of 5-6 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. Control the return instead of letting the stack drop.
Hypertrophy
3 sets of 10-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Match the seat and pad settings every session.
Endurance
2-3 sets of 15-18 reps with 45-60 seconds of rest. Add one plate only when the full range stays smooth.
Common Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch Mistakes
Pushing through pads that force an awkward joint angle
Adjust the machine to your limb lengths, not the other way round.
Pulling with the hip flexors while the abs stay slack
Start every rep by flattening the lower back down, then move.
Skipping warm-up sets and starting at working weight
Run two light build-up sets so the first hard set is not the first rep.
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Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch — Frequently Asked Questions
How do you do the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch?
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. Use a leverage machine and keep the movement controlled through the full range. The animated GIF above shows the complete rep at normal speed.
What muscles does the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch work?
The Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch primarily targets the abs. It is classified as a core exercise and is performed with a leverage machine.
How many sets and reps of the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch should I do?
For muscle growth: 3 sets of 10-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Match the seat and pad settings every session. Adjust the load rather than the rep target if form breaks down before the final rep.
Is the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch good for beginners?
Yes. The Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch is a beginner-level movement, so it is a reasonable place to start. Keep the load light enough that you can control every rep and stop 2-3 reps short of failure while you learn the pattern.
What can I do instead of the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch?
Try the Band V-up, Sit-up With Arms On Chest or the Spell Caster. Each trains the abs with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.
Is the Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch the same as the seated lever leg raise crunch?
Yes. The Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch is also commonly called the seated lever leg raise crunch or the machine seated leg raise crunch. Different gyms and training programs label it differently, but "seated lever leg raise crunch" and "machine seated leg raise crunch" refer to this same movement.
