Enter the reverse crunch. This exercise zeroes in on those hard-to-reach lower abdominal muscles, helping you build a strong, ...

And so it was with great enthusiasm that I took on the challenge of a variation on the standard crunch. And no ordinary variation, either. A reverse crunch, but with added leg lift (or hip raise).

Hold the handle with both hands at chest height. Press the cable overhead. Why: The reverse crunch is a popular and accessible exercise to target your lower abs. And while it does technically hit ...