Abdominal Crunches
Primary muscles: Abdominals
Secondary muscles: Obliques
Bodyweight
No equipment
How to do the Abdominal Crunches
- Lie on your back with knees slightly bent, feet placed on the floor and arms raised to the shoulder height.
- Squeeze your abdominals and lift your upper back off the floor, reaching forward with your arms
- Hold for few seconds and slowly return to the starting position.
Form tips
- Keep your neck relaxed and avoid pulling on it with your hands to prevent strain.
- Focus on engaging your core muscles throughout the movement to maximize effectiveness.
- Breathe steadily, exhaling as you lift into the crunch and inhaling as you lower back down.
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