Reverse crunch

Main muscle🎯 Abs
Equipment🧰 Body weight
Area🎯 Core/Abs
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How to do it step by step

  1. Lie flat on your back with your arms extended along your sides.
  2. Bend your knees and lift your feet off the ground, bringing your thighs perpendicular to the floor.
  3. Contract your abs and curl your hips off the floor, bringing your knees towards your chest.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Before you load the bar

Start with no weight, or very light, until the movement feels automatic. If you feel joint pain (not muscle burn), stop. This is informational content and does not replace a coach or a healthcare professional.

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