Ab Crunches Workout
What are Abdominal Crunches?
The terms "sit-ups" and "crunches"
are often used interchangeably, but in fact crunches do not (unlike sit-ups)
involve raising the lower-back. They involve smaller more subtle movements
which isolate the abs area and avoid back strain. Crunches help to develop
the upper ab muscle responsible for the "six-pack" look.
How to Do Ab Crunches?
With a crunch, you lift your upper body -
head, shoulders and upper back - but your lower back stays on the floor.
How to Do Basic Abdominal Crunch?
- Lie flat on the floor with your knees
bent and your feet hip-width apart. Cross your arms in front of you
with hands on opposite shoulders.
- By tightening your stomach muscles, raise
your head, neck and chest as one unit, until your shoulder-blades are
off the floor. Do not raise any part of your lower back.
- Focus on pulling your chest downwards
towards your hips. Keep your gluteal (butt) muscles relaxed.
- Hold your raised position for a count
of two. Slowly lower yourself, while inhaling.
Sets of Crunches
Try 2 sets of 12 with a short rest in between.
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