Ab Crunches

Exercise Purpose

This exercise strengthens and stabilizes the muscles of the stomach (Rectus Abdominis). Ab Crunches

Details

Body Part: Core
Level: Beginner

Execution

Start by laying flat on the floor with your knees bent.
Place both hands behind your head and crunch up slowly keeping your elbows spread wide until your shoulder blades come off the ground and you feel a nice contraction in the stomach (exhale).
Take your time in lowering your upper body back down to the starting position (inhale) and then repeat.

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