Negative Crunch (male)

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie down on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  • 2Place your hands on either side of your head, lightly touching your temples.
  • 3Curl your upper body off the ground toward your knees, lifting your shoulder blades off the ground.
  • 4Hold at the top of the contraction for a moment.
  • 5Slowly lower yourself back down in a controlled manner.

Tips:

  • Keep the motion slow and controlled to maximize muscle engagement.
  • Avoid pulling on your neck to raise your body.
  • Engage your core throughout the entire exercise.
  • Exhale as you curl up and inhale as you lower yourself back down.

Negative Crunch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs