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Abs
Crunch
Beginner
Bodyweight
Isolation
Abs
How to do it
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Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
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Rest your fingers lightly behind your ears with elbows wide.
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Exhale as you curl your upper spine off the floor.
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Rise until your shoulder blades clear the floor, keeping the lower back down.
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Pause and squeeze the abs, then lower under control.
Common mistakes
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Yanking on the neck with your hands.
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Using momentum to swing your torso up.
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Lifting the lower back and turning it into a full sit-up.
Tips
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Think about pulling your ribs toward your hip bones.
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Cross your arms over your chest if your neck keeps taking over.
Secondary muscles
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Alternatives
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