Weighted Crunches

A challenging core exercise that adds resistance to the traditional crunch.

Instructions

• Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
• Hold a weight (like a dumbbell or plate) against your chest.
• Engage your core and lift your shoulders off the ground, keeping your lower back on the floor.
• Lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
• Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using momentum to lift your shoulders instead of engaging your core muscles.
• Pulling on the neck instead of using the abdominal muscles to lift the upper body.
• Lifting the lower back off the floor, which can strain the back.

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