The basic abdominal crunch has been around for years. When done correctly, it is a good ab exercise to start with, before moving on to more advanced moves.
Step 1: Start by lying on the floor, with your back pressed against the floor. Your knees are bent, feet flat on the floor. Hands beside ears.
Step 2: Contract your abs and lift your shoulders up towards the ceiling. Focus on lifting your head and shoulders straight up and keep your eyes focused on the ceiling – look up, not forward – and do not pull on your head.
Lower back to the staring position, and repeat.
Abdominal Crunch video:
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Levi Bloom is an experienced endurance athlete who has been training and competing for over 17 years. A former Cat 1 road and mountain bike racer (professional class on the regional circuit), he is now a cycling coach (USA Cycling Level 3 Certified) and sports nutrition coach (Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified).
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