How to Do Reverse Crunch
Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the reverse crunch.
| Main muscles | Abs |
| Also works | — |
| Equipment | Body Only |
| Level | Beginner |
| Type | Strength |
How to do it
- Lie down on the floor with your legs fully extended and arms to the side of your torso with the palms on the floor. Your arms should be stationary for the entire exercise.
- Move your legs up so that your thighs are perpendicular to the floor and feet are together and parallel to the floor. This is the starting position.
- While inhaling, move your legs towards the torso as you roll your pelvis backwards and you raise your hips off the floor. At the end of this movement your knees will be touching your chest.
- Hold the contraction for a second and move your legs back to the starting position while exhaling.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Form tips
- Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
- Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
- Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
- Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).
Workouts with this exercise
Bodyweight Abs & Core Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 45 min · BodyweightDumbbell Abs & Core Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 45 min · DumbbellKettlebell Abs & Core Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 47 min · KettlebellResistance Band Abs & Core Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 45 min · Resistance Band
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