Crunches
A 200-characters-or-less explanation of the exercise.
Instructions
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat.
- Cross your arms over your chest.
- Contract your abs to lift your shoulders off the floor.
- Hold briefly, then lower back down.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Pulling on the neck.
- Not engaging the core.
- Using momentum instead of muscle control.
Additional Information
General | |
Difficulty | beginner |
Force | pull |
Mechanic | isolation |
Equipment | body only |
Muscle | abdominals |