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Weighted Crunch

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Abs accessibility Waist
Obliques

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Weighted

Category

cardio

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

9.8

Force

push

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

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1

Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

2

Hold a weight plate or dumbbell on your chest.

3

Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your shoulder blades are off the ground.

4

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

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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