Crunch
- Strength
- Beginner
- Bodyweight
Muscles worked
Main: Core
Measured in reps.
How to do it
- Lie on your back, knees bent, hands across your chest.
- Curl your shoulders off the floor by tightening your abs.
- Lower slowly.
Tip: Do not pull on your neck.
Take extra care if…
- You have a current problem with your neck. This exercise puts load through it.
- Done lying on your back. This is not recommended during pregnancy for some of these, so check with your midwife or doctor.
- Curls the spine. This is not recommended during pregnancy for some of these, so check with your midwife or doctor.
General guidance only, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts, and get advice from a doctor or qualified professional if pain continues.