Lying Rectus Abdominis Activation Crunch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Rectus Abdominis Activation Crunch
How to: Lying Rectus Abdominis Activation Crunch
- Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands lightly behind your head to support your neck.
- Engage your core and slowly lift your upper back off the ground.
- Curl your torso upwards, squeezing your midsection at the top.
- Lower back down slowly and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck instead of using the abdominal muscles.
- Not engaging the core throughout the movement.
- Raising the upper body too high can lead to improper technique.
Modifications
- Perform the crunch with knees bent to reduce strain.
- Use a cushion under your lower back if needed.
Tips
- Keep your lower back pressed into the floor to avoid strain.
- Breathe out while you crunch up to engage the core effectively.
- Hold the crunch position briefly at the top to maximize muscle activation.
Lying Rectus Abdominis Activation Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
beginner
body weight
flexibility