Crunch Floor

Execution Guide

  1. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Place your hands lightly behind your head or crossed over your chest.
  3. Contract your abs to lift your shoulder blades off the floor.
  4. Squeeze your core at the top.
  5. Lower yourself slowly back down.

Range of Motion

Lift shoulder blades 2-3 inches off the ground.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ×Tucking the chin to the chest
  • ×Pulling the head with hands
  • ×Jerking upwards

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval24-48 hours

Goal

Develop the upper rectus abdominis

Difficulty

Beginner

Burn (10m)

30-40

Equipment

Exercise Mat

Anatomy

Primary
Rectus Abdominis
Secondary
Transverse Abdominis