Crunch starting positionCrunch end position

Form guide

How to Do Crunch

Classic ab exercise targeting the upper abs.

Level
Beginner
Equipment
No Equipment
Impact
Low impact
Muscles worked
Core

Step by step

  1. 1Lie on your back with knees bent and hands behind your head.
  2. 2Curl your shoulders off the floor using your abs.
  3. 3Lower slowly.

Common mistakes

  • Pulling on the neck.
  • Using momentum to swing up.

Alternatives

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Routines with Crunch