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Reverse crunch

Beginner

Reverse crunch is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the abs, also working the quads.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Quads

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 arms extended along your sides.
  2. 2Bend your knees and lift your feet off the ground, bringing your thighs perpendicular to the floor.
  3. 3Contract your abs and curl your hips off the floor, bringing your knees towards your chest.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Cable reverse crunchCable
  • Cable tuck reverse crunchCable
  • Roller reverse crunchOther
  • Crunch floorBodyweight
  • Frog crunchBodyweight
  • Negative crunchBodyweight

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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