Weighted Incline Crunch (Advanced)

Muscles

Target

* Rectus Abdominis

Synergists

* Obliques

Stabilizers

* Tibialis Anterior

Instructions

Preparation

Hook feet under support and lie supine on incline bench with hips bent. Hold plate behind neck or clasp hands behind neck with 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. Elevate incline to increase resistance. 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.

Hip and knee flexors may be involved as stabilizers if incline is steep and no calf support is used. Also see intermediate technique. See Spot Reduction Myth.

Source: exrx.net