Weighted Crunch
The Weighted Crunch primarily works the Rectus Abdominis, with secondary activation of the External Obliques. It is a none isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A none isolation pull exercise targeting the Rectus Abdominis.
| Equipment | None |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Rectus Abdominis |
| Secondary | External Obliques |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle External Obliques (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Lie supine on bench with head hanging off and knees and hips bent. Hold plate behind neck. Execution: Flex waist to raise upper torso from bench. Keep low back on bench and raise torso up as high as possible. Return until back of shoulders contact padded incline board. Repeat. Comments: Exercise can be performedwithout added weightuntil more resistance is needed. Certain individuals may need to keep their neck in neutral position with space between their chin and sternum. SeeArm Position During Waist ExercisesandSpot Reduction Myth.
Alternative Exercises
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