Form cues
- Lift with your abs
- Keep chin tucked
- Don't arch back
- Control the motion
Exercise
Bench Crunch
Waist, body weight
An abdominal crunch performed lying on a flat or decline bench to isolate the abs.
Target: rectus abdominis. Also works: obliques.
Steps
- Lie flat on a bench with knees bent and feet secured or flat.
- Cross your arms over your chest or place hands behind your head.
- Engage your core and lift your shoulders towards your knees.
- Squeeze at the top and hold briefly.
- Lower your upper body back to bench in a controlled manner.
Common mistakes
- Pulling on neck
- Rushing reps
- Lifting too high
Breathing
Exhale as you lift, inhale as you lower.
In the app, search for Bench Crunch and add it to a workout.