• Lie with back on ground holding barbell above chest with wider-than-shoulder-width grip
• Without bending knees or allowing lower back to come off floor, slowly raise legs until they are straight up over hips
• Lower legs with control until heels are just above ground; repeat for specified reps
• After final Leg Raise, keep legs straight up and perform Toe Touches, bringing barbell to toes for specified reps

Benefits: Upper and lower ab strength with shoulder stability as an added bonus

Note: Perform one leg at a time to make exercise less demanding

Sets/Reps: 3x15+15
Coaching Points: Keep barbell directly above chest during Leg Raises // Keep arms locked out and avoid using momentum for either portion of exercise
Hess: This is a good variation on a reverse crunch. I prefer to engage the core in a more athletic position, specifically standing, but remember this: variety is the spice of life and the spice of a workout program. This is a good bit of spice with the added excitement of shoulder stability.