Crunch against Wall (female)

Crunch against Wall demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand against a wall with your back and hips in contact with the wall.
  • 2Keep your feet shoulder-width apart, about 1-2 feet away from the wall.
  • 3Place your hands on your head or your chest.
  • 4Bend forward at your waist as far as you can while keeping your back and hips against the wall. Do not use your hands to pull your head down.
  • 5Return back to the start position in a smooth controlled movement.

Tips:

  • Ensure you engage your abdominal muscles throughout.
  • Breathe out as you bend forward and breathe in as you return to the start position.
  • Avoid jerky movements to prevent back injuries.
  • Focus on the contraction of your abs, not on the movement of your torso.

Crunch against Wall Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs