Ab Crunch: How to Exercise Video

In Exercises, By Get Fit Professor

An exercise to get amazing abs.
Targets: Core/Abs – abdominals
Equipment: No equipment

Ab Crunch Action

Lie down on your back, knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Place fingertips, unclasped, behind head, elbows wide.
Contract your abs, bringing your ribs towards your hips and spine to a neutral position. Raise your head, neck and shoulders off the floor as one unit, while continuing to contract abs throughout the entire range of motion. Slowly lower to start. Repeat.

Exercise Tips

Keep your stomach tight
Ensure your shoulder blades come off the floor
Breathe out on the contraction and in on the way down. Avoid holding your breath.
Maintain good posture throughout
Avoid pulling or holding your head with your hands
Avoid bringing your chin to your chest
Avoid arching your back

Muscles Used

Primary Muscle: Rectus Abdominis (Abdominals)
Secondary Muscle: Obliques, Transverse Abdominals

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