Crunches
Crunches – the classic move for defined abs, and one that everyone’s tried before. Stop getting your six-pack from the supermarket and start getting it through simple, effective exercises that you can do anytime, anywhere.
How to train
A
- Lie flat on the floor
- Bend your knees
- Feet should remain flat on the floor
- Arms should be bent and hands should be behind the ears
B
- Raise shoulders and upper back
- Lower back should remain on the floor
- Direction of movement should be towards the sky/ceiling, not towards the knees
What to look out for
- Gaze should be directed upwards to avoid bending the neck
- Chin should not be pressed to chest
- Shoulders should not touch the floor between repetitions
- Hands should not be pressing on the neck or head
- Movement should be slow and controlled
What you’ll train
Primary
- Abdominal muscles
Secondary
- Lower abdominal muscles
- Oblique abdominal muscles
