Crunches are the most popular ab exercise for good reason. They’re great for strengthening ab muscles and burning belly fat, which can be a comforting thought when staying in shape can sometimes feel impossible. If you’re trying to up your crunches, make sure to add these exercises to your routine.
Reverse Crunch
Place your hands underneath your lower back and bend your knees. Start bringing your legs up and lift your hips if possible. You can make this exercise more challenging by placing your hands behind your head.
Vertical Leg Crunch
To perform this crunch your legs should be straight up and you should either place hands behind your back or raise them to touch your feet.
Long Arm Crunch
To perform this type of crunch, take your arms above your head and start gently lifting your head and upper body of the ground.
Bicycle Crunch
This is one of the most popular crunches that most people are familiar with. It’s very dynamic but also highly effective if performed correctly.
Frog Crunch
Bring the soles of your feet together and start lifting your shoulders off the ground to perform the frog crunch.
