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Raised-Leg Crunch

Reps: 12 / Target: Abs

Text: Matthew Ray / Photos: Matt Herring

October 2005

Lie on your back clasping the Swiss ball between your calves. Tighten your abs and place your fingertips by your head. Lift your legs and the ball up to around 45°. Now slowly crunch your shoulders up towards your knees. Lower and repeat. To make this harder, bring your legs up into a vertical position.

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