Negative 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
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Negative Crunch
How to: Negative Crunch
- Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head, keeping elbows wide.
- Curl your upper body off the ground, bringing your chest towards your knees.
- Hold for a moment at the top and then slowly lower back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of controlled movements.
- Lifting the head and neck instead of engaging the abs.
- Not lowering fully back down.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with knees bent to reduce difficulty.
- Use a stability ball for support if needed.
Tips
- Focus on controlled movement, avoiding any jerky motions.
- Engage your core throughout the movement for maximum effectiveness.
- Lower your body slowly to keep tension on the abs.
Negative Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abs
intermediate
bodyweight
stability