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Crunches demonstration

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Crunches

A basic abdominal exercise focusing on the rectus abdominis.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

beginner

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Obliques

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie on your back with knees bent and hands behind your head.

  2. 02

    Curl your upper body toward your knees, lifting your shoulder blades off the floor.

  3. 03

    Squeeze your abs at the top.

  4. 04

    Lower with control.

  5. 05

    Repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.