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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Abs

Equipment Required

Bodyweight

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Rotation

Secondary Muscles

Hip Flexors

Exercise Description

The crunch exercise targets your abs and builds core strength. It's perfect for developing the front part of your core and getting that six-pack definition.

How To

1. Lie flat on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hands behind your head 2. Engage your abs and slowly lift your shoulders off the ground during the crunch movement 3. Keep your lower back pressed against the floor and avoid pulling on your neck 4. Squeeze your abs at the top of the crunch, then slowly lower back down with control 5. Repeat the crunch for your desired reps, focusing on quality movement over speed

Form Tips

• Keep your chin slightly tucked and look at the ceiling during each crunch rep • Press your lower back into the floor throughout the entire crunch movement • Move slowly and controlled - the crunch isn't about speed, it's about muscle tension • Breathe out as you crunch up and breathe in as you lower down

Common Mistakes

• Pulling on your neck with your hands instead of using your abs during the crunch • Lifting your lower back off the floor, which reduces the effectiveness of each crunch rep • Moving too fast and using momentum instead of controlled muscle contractions

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