Strength · Recomp guide
Crunches
The crunches is a beginner strength exercise for your abs, using just your body weight.
- Main muscles
- Abs
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
Setup
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat. Rest your hands lightly by your ears or crossed on your chest.
How to do it
- Breathe out and curl your shoulders off the floor.
- Lift until your shoulder blades clear the floor.
- Pause, then lower slowly.
Coaching cues
- Ribs towards hips.
- Chin off your chest.
Common mistakes
- Pulling on your head.
- Sitting all the way up with your hip flexors.
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