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Reverse Crunches demonstration

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Reverse Crunches

An abdominal exercise curling the hips off the floor to emphasize the lower portion of the abs.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

intermediate

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Obliques · Hip Flexors · Deep Core

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie on your back with your arms at your sides.

  2. 02

    Raise your legs with knees bent to 90 degrees.

  3. 03

    Curl your hips off the floor by contracting your lower abs.

  4. 04

    Bring your knees toward your chest.

  5. 05

    Lower your hips with control.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.