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Groin crunch

Beginner

Groin crunch is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the abs, also working the quads and adductors.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

QuadsAdductors

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
  3. 3Engaging your abs, lift your legs off the ground, bringing your knees towards your chest.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Crunch floorBodyweight
  • Frog crunchBodyweight
  • Negative crunchBodyweight
  • Reverse crunchBodyweight
  • Tuck crunchBodyweight
  • Cable reverse crunchCable

Easier variations

  • Seated side crunch (wall)Bodyweight

Harder variations

  • Band alternating v-upResistance band
  • Band bicycle crunchResistance band
  • Band v-upResistance band
  • Cable reverse crunchCable
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