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Reverse Crunch.

Crunch driven by curling the hips up that targets the lower abs.

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Reverse Crunch
The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
8–15
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Rectus abdominis
Secondary
Hip flexors
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Lie on the back with knees bent

  2. Step 02

    Place the arms flat at the sides

  3. Step 03

    Curl the knees up toward the chest

  4. Step 04

    Lift the hips off the floor

  5. Step 05

    Squeeze the lower abs at the top

  6. Step 06

    Lower under control

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Curl the hips, do not just swing the legs

  • Keep the movement slow

  • Avoid using momentum