Stomach Crunches

  • Lie down flat on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the floor.

  • Hold your hands wherever you feel comfortable (on your chest or beside your head - just be sure you don't pull on your head).

  • The typical crunch is taught by instructing you to simply roll your upper torso forward. This is fine to start with. 


  • To increase the effectiveness of the crunch movement, push your chest and head up towards the ceiling pushing your lower back flat onto the floor.
  • Your anatomy will automatically cause you to follow a crunching pattern.
  • Trying to crunch up towards the ceiling will increase the tension on the abs.
  • Hold at the top of the movement for a second and squeeze hard.
  • Do not lift up into a sit-up as this works the hip flexors and can strain your back.  

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