How to do the Crunch, step by step
- Lie on your back, feet planted.
- Hands at your temples or across your chest.
- Curl your upper body up until your shoulder blades leave the floor.
- Lower back down slowly.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Pulling on your headjust rest your hands there.
- Using momentumcurl up slowly.
How to scale the Crunch
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- Shorter range
- Hands at your sides
These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.