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Middle Crunches
The Middle Crunches is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the core assisting. Follow the 6 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Abs
- Also works
- Core
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Body part
- Waist
Step by step
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands across your chest or lightly behind your head with elbows wide.
- Engage your core and lift your shoulders straight up toward the ceiling without rotating.
- Pause briefly at the top while squeezing your abs.
- Lower your shoulders back down slowly with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining a straight crunch path.
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