Crunch
- Start by lying flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head, with your elbows pointing outwards.
- Engage your core muscles by pulling your belly button towards your spine.
- Lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the ground, while keeping your lower back pressed into the floor.
- Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.
- Repeat.
Notes
For additional intensity, hold a weight during the crunch. You have two options. One, you can place the weight on your upper chest. Two, you can hold the weight directly above your chest with straight arms except for a slight bend in your elbows.
Primary Muscles
- Abdominal
Secondary Muscles
- Oblique
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