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Reverse Crunch

Lower-ab focus by curling knees toward the chest.

3 ร— 10โ€“15 8 minrest 60s

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Equipment
bodyweight
Rest
60s between sets
Primary muscles
core
Also works
hip flexors

How to do it

  1. Lie on your back, hands at sides, knees bent 90ยฐ.
  2. Curl hips off the floor, driving knees toward chest.
  3. Lower slowly.
  4. Keep lower back pressed down throughout.

Form cues

  • โœ“Brace core
  • โœ“Full range of motion
  • โœ“Slow, controlled tempo

Common mistakes

  • โœ—Rushing reps
  • โœ—Losing tension at the top

Progressions

  • Master form โ†’ add reps โ†’ progress to harder variation

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