Knee Touch Crunch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Knee Touch Reverse Crunch
How to: Knee Touch Crunch
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands lightly behind your head.
- Engage your core, lift your torso, and reach towards your knees.
- Lower your torso back down to the ground while maintaining control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck instead of using core strength.
- Not engaging core muscles properly during the movement.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movements.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with feet on the ground for stability.
- Reduce the range of motion if back discomfort occurs.
Tips
- Keep your movements slow and controlled for better muscle engagement.
- Avoid pulling on your neck; keep your hands behind your head lightly.
- Engage your core throughout the exercise to maximize effectiveness.
Knee Touch Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abdominals
beginner
body weight
exercise