Reverse Crunch exercise animated demonstration

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Abs accessibility Waist
Hip Flexors

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Body Weight

Category

cardio

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

9.8

Force

push

Reverse Crunch is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the cardio category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hip Flexors.

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1

Lie flat on your back with your arms extended along your sides.

2

Bend your knees and lift your feet off the ground, bringing your thighs perpendicular to the floor.

3

Contract your abs and curl your hips off the floor, bringing your knees towards your chest.

4

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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