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Reverse Crunch

Core · Core

Generic core demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.

CoreIsolation

A crunch that curls the hips off the floor rather than lifting the shoulders, sparing the neck.

Difficulty
Easy
Tracking
Measured in reps

Muscles worked

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

How to do it

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent above your hips and your arms flat at your sides.
  2. Press your lower back into the floor and brace your stomach.
  3. Curl your hips off the floor to bring your knees toward your chest.
  4. Lower slowly until your hips touch down without swinging your legs.

Coaching cues

  • The movement is a small hip curl, not a leg swing, so keep it slow.
  • Keep your neck and shoulders relaxed on the floor.