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Seated Circle Leg Crunch
Bodyweight · Core · Isolation
Abdominals Hip Flexors Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Abdominals
- Secondary muscles
- Hip Flexors
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Core (Pull force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 15-20 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 60 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Sit on the floor, lean back slightly, and place hands on the floor for support.
- Lift both legs off the floor with knees slightly bent.
- Bring your knees towards your chest while performing a circular motion with your legs.
- Extend your legs back out, completing the circular movement.
- PT Cue: Keep your core engaged throughout the entire exercise.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Seated Circle Leg Crunch. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Cable Seated Crunch | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable Standing Crunch with Rope Attachment | Cable swap | Cable |
| Dumbbell Overhead Sit Up | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Dumbbell Plank Pass Through | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Kettlebell Plank Pass Through | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
| Lever Seated Crunch | Machine swap | Machine |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.