Crunch


Pro Tip

Avoid pulling on your head with your hands as it can lead to discomfort in the neck area later on.


How To

  1. Lie on a mat or on the floor with your knees bent. Position your hands so that they are interlocked behind your head.
  2. Exhale and raise your chest up while keeping your lower back on the ground.
  3. Continue to raise your chest up as far as you can while still keeping your lower back on the ground, stopping lower than you would in a sit up.
  4. Inhale and lower yourself back down slowly, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.


Equipment

Bodyweight Only

This means that the only thing you need to successfully perform the exercise is your body. No other equipment is needed.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment