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Reverse crunch
VeryWellFit: "The reverse crunch is an intermediate-level variation of the popular abdominal crunch exercise. It exercises the entire length of the rectus abdominis muscle (the six-pack muscle), getting to the deep lower abs." [ID: reverse_crunch]
Instructions
First time: Do 10 reps
Steps:
- Start position: From a prone position on your back, raise your knees with legs bent to 90 degrees
- Contract the abs and bring your hips and knees toward your chest, exhale during this movement
- Bring legs back down, returning to start position
Details
This is a variation of the basic crunch exercise, crunch.htm
Progressions:
- Straighten your legs
- Crunch up for a 3 counts, and then lower legs to just above the ground for a 3 count
Little help
Video: Reverse crunch demo from LiveStrong, www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAyTBB4lm3I
"How to Do a Reverse Crunch" from VeryWellFit, www.verywellfit.com/how-to-do-the-crunch-3498607
Image source: NASM, www.nasm.org