Instructions for the Floor Crunch (legs on bench)
- To prepare for floor crunch place a mat on the floor and put a flat bench so that it forms a T shape at the end.
- Place your legs up on the bench and lie down on the mat.With your legs bent at a straight angle your calves should be resting on the top of the bench.
- Put your fingertips on the side of your head (avoid putting your arms behind your neck!).
- To begin the workout raise your shoulder blades slightly off the mat.Then, crunch your core by drawing your elbows in toward your waist.
- At the summit pause for one second before lowering yourself gradually back to the starting position.
Crunch Tip:
- Throughout the entire set keep your shoulder blades slightly off the mat.
- To increase the intensity pause a little longer at the peak of the action.
CRUNCH BENEFITS FOR FLOORS
A straightforward workout to build, tone and sculpt the upper abdominal and six pack muscles is the floor crunch.
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