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Weighted Crunch

Intermediate

Weighted Crunch

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Weighted Crunch is a powerful core exercise that primarily targets the muscles in your midsection, such as your abdominal muscles, lower back, and obliques.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Hold a dumbbell with both hands in front of your chest as you rotate up and down.
  • Step 2

    Hold a dumbbell overhead with your arms extended for a more intense workout.

Muscle Groups

Weighted Crunch targets Abs, Back, Obliques as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Don't use too much weight. Don't let the load you choose compromise good form.
  • Do not hurry. Performing repetitions quickly releases tension from the target muscles.