Crunch
Crunch is a classic core exercise that explicitly trains your abdominal muscles - part of your core. It also includes your oblique muscles on the sides of your trunk and the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, and hips.
BEGINNER
General Situp
General Situp is a classic abdominal exercise that strengthens and tones the core-stabilizing abdominal muscles. Situps work the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, obliques, and your hip flexors, chest, and neck.
Instructions
- Lie on the floor with your back and your knees should be bent, and your feet should be flat on the floor. Then place your fingertips behind your ears with your elbows pointed out.
- Keeping your feet on the floor, bend your upper body towards your hips. Keep your head in line with your body. Lower your upper body under control back to the floor.
Tips
- Avoid overuse of the hip flexors. Focus on proper posture and use of your core.
- Don't lean your head forward. Maintain a natural head position.
- Don't let your shoulders roll forward. Keep your chest up and shoulders back.
Alternative Exercises
General Plank
General Plank is a classic exercise that strengthens your body from head to toe. In particular, the plank helps strengthen your core muscles, including your abdominals and lower back.
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