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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Abs

Equipment Required

Weight Plate or Dumbbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Rotation

Secondary Muscles

Hip Flexors

Exercise Description

The weighted crunch builds stronger abs and core muscles by adding resistance to the basic crunch movement. This exercise helps you build real ab strength and definition.

How To

1. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. 2. Hold a weight plate or dumbbell across your chest with both hands. 3. Contract your abs and lift your shoulders off the ground while keeping the weight secure. 4. Hold the weighted crunch position for one second at the top. 5. Lower back down slowly and repeat for your target reps.

Form Tips

• Keep the weight close to your chest throughout the entire weighted crunch movement • Focus on lifting your shoulders, not just your head and neck • Breathe out as you crunch up and breathe in as you lower down • Keep your feet planted firmly on the ground during each weighted crunch rep

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight too soon - start light and build up gradually • Pulling on your neck instead of using your abs to lift up during the weighted crunch • Moving too fast and losing control of the weight on each weighted crunch rep

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