Crunch
A short curl of the upper body to train the abdominal muscles.
- Muscle group: Core
- Equipment: Bodyweight
- Difficulty: Beginner
Also known as: Crunches, Abdominal crunch, Mavebøjning, Mavebøjninger
How to do it
- Lie on your back with knees bent and hands lightly at the sides of your head or across your chest.
- Breathe out and curl your ribs toward your hips, lifting the shoulder blades off the floor.
- Lower slowly with control.
Common mistakes
- Pulling on the head with the hands.
- Sitting all the way up with momentum.
Alternatives
Watch a video demonstration on YouTube
“How To: Floor Crunch” by ScottHermanFitness (opens YouTube)
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