Reverse Crunch

General And Specifics

• this exercise has the focus on the lower abs, although the whole abs are trained without weights

Starting Position

• lay down your back on a fitness mat or the ground
• bend the knee joints and hold them right above your hips
• the lower legs are in a 90 degree angle to the thighs
• put the hands next to the body on the ground

Correct Execution

• guide the knees in direction to the head
• the knee joints remain in the 90 degree angle, while the hips lift off the ground
• your abs are rolling in a bit
• your arms stabilize your body
• go back into the starting position, avoid going into a hollow-back
• the knees remain bent
• the movement only comes from the abs
• repeat