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Reverse Crunch
The reverse crunch curls your hips up toward your ribs, working the lower abs without pulling on your neck.
Strength TrainingWhat this exercise does
The reverse crunch curls your hips up toward your ribs, working the lower abs without pulling on your neck.
At a glance
- Body part
- Abs / Core
- Muscles worked
- Lower Abs
- Experience
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- No Equipment
- Good for
- Everyday Strength
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your knees bent over your hips and your arms by your sides.
- Press your lower back lightly into the floor.
- Curl your hips off the floor, bringing your knees toward your chest.
- Pause for a second.
- Lower slowly. Do 8 to 12 reps.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the legs for momentum.
- Dropping the hips back down fast.
- Pulling with the arms.
Make it easier or harder
Make it easier
Lift your hips just an inch or two.
Make it harder
Slow the movement to three seconds each way.
Keep it safe
Keep the movement small and controlled. Skip it if curling your lower back is uncomfortable.
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