Weighted Crunch

Muscles

Target

* Rectus Abdominis

Synergists

* Obliques

Stabilizers

* No significant stabilizers

Instructions

Preparation

Lie supine on bench with head hanging off and knees and hips bent. Hold plate behind neck or on chest with both hands or use no weight.

Execution

Flex waist to raise upper torso from bench. Return until the back of the shoulders contact the padded incline board. Repeat.

Comments

Exercise can be performed without added weight until more resistance is needed. Certain individuals may need to keep their neck in a neutral position with a space between their chin and sternum. See Arm Position During Waist Exercises and Spot Reduction Myth.

Source: exrx.net