Crunches are an extremely effective compound muscle ab exercise.
Crunches down on the floor.
When done correctly they target your upper abdominal lower abdominal oblique and lower back muscles and have less risk of injury than traditional sit ups.
Using your core tighten your abs and lift your hips off the floor forcing your legs inwards towards your chest.
This article will teach you how to ensure correct crunch form avoid neck pain and build your core strength.
With crunches you just need to focus on lifting your head and shoulders off of the floor while supporting your neck so it s easier to get the move down and perform without feeling muscle pain.
Lay your palms face down by your side for support.
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Hold the position for a few seconds.
To make it more comfortable you can do it on an exercise or yoga mat.
The standard crunch is done on the floor.
How to do reverse crunch correctly.
Lunge with right foot in front and left foot about 2 feet behind it arms.
Learn how to do floor crunches.
Like on the floor crunches this move tones the rectus the muscle group responsible for the six pack look.
Benefits unless you let your gym membership expire 15 years ago chances are you know what a crunch is.