What Are Stomach Crunches?
The Crunch Is One of the Most Popular Abdominal Exercises. When Performed Properly, It Engages All the Abdominal Muscles but Primarily It Works the Rectus...
The crunch is one of the most popular abdominal exercises. When performed properly, it engages all the abdominal muscles but primarily it works the rectus abdominis muscle and the obliques. It allows both building six-pack abs, and tightening the belly.
How do you do stomach crunches?
- Lie down on your back. Plant your feet on the floor, hip-width apart. Bend your knees and place your arms across your chest. Contract your abs and inhale.
- Exhale and lift your upper body, keeping your head and neck relaxed.
- Inhale and return to the starting position.
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What is a belly crunch?
Stomach crunch
Lie on your back, knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. ... Slowly curl up towards your knees until your shoulders are about 3 inches off the floor. Hold the position for a few seconds and lower down slowly. Perform 12 stomach crunches.
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