STRENGTHENS
ABS (RECTUS ABDOMINIS, TRANSVERSUS
ABDOMINIS)
STARTING POSITION
Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat, and hands resting
behind your ears. draw inward with your abs (A).
MOVEMENT
initiate action from your core and simultaneously bring your elbows
and knees together, attempting to touch them above your navel (B). HARD
Pause at the highest point and contract your abs deeply.
Slowly release, lowering your upper and lower body
simultaneously, allowing your arms to return to the starting position in contact
with the floor (A). EASY
Why It’s Perfect for
You
This is a great basic movement that strengthens torso flexion.
Crunch-type movements are valuable for both core contractibility and appearance
as long as other core movements complement them. This is the only traditional
crunch of the five core movements in this section.
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