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Crunches

Execution

  1. Start with your back on the ground. Knees bend and feet on the ground.
  2. Put your hands behind your head.
  3. Turn on your abs and lift your upper back slightly off the floor. Keep your feet on the ground.
  4. Slowly lower back down to the ground and repeat.

Points of attention

  • Keep your chest lifted.
  • Chin to your chest. Don’t use your neck muscles as you try to move up.

Variations

PROGRESSION
  • Hold the crunch for a few seconds at the top.
  • Hold a dumbbell, kettlebell or medicine ball stretched out in front of you.
REGRESSION

Make the movement smaller. Just make sure to work your abs.

Muscles involved

  • Abdominals
  • Hip flexors