Reverse 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
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Reverse Crunch
How to: Reverse Crunch
- Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and arms at your sides.
- Bend your knees and lift your feet off the ground, keeping your knees at a 90-degree angle.
- Engage your core and curl your hips off the ground, bringing your knees towards your chest.
- Hold for a moment at the top and then slowly lower back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with hands.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Not fully engaging the core.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with your feet on a stability ball.
- Reduce range of motion to avoid discomfort.
Tips
- Keep your movements slow and controlled to avoid injury.
- Breathe out as you lift your hips and in as you lower them.
- Focus on squeezing your abs at the top of the movement.
Reverse Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
beginner
waist
body weight