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🔥 Want a rock-solid core and defined abs? Before you jump into fancy ab workouts, let’s talk about the king of core exercises—the abdominal crunch!
Crunches have been a staple in fitness routines for decades, but are you doing them correctly? Are they enough for six-pack abs? Let’s break it down!
An abdominal crunch is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the rectus abdominis (your six-pack muscles). Unlike a full sit-up, crunches isolate the upper abs, making them a safer, more effective movement for core strength.
🔥 Primary Muscles Worked: Rectus Abdominis (Upper Abs)
🔥 Secondary Muscles Worked: Obliques, Hip Flexors, Lower Back
🎯 Follow these simple steps to maximize results and avoid injuries:
1️⃣ Lie on Your Back
Bend your knees, feet flat on the floor, and place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
2️⃣ Engage Your Core
Tighten your abs as if bracing for a punch (this activates your core!).
3️⃣ The Crunch Movement
Lift your shoulders off the ground, keeping your lower back in contact with the floor.
Exhale as you crunch up.
4️⃣ Slowly Lower Back Down
Inhale as you return to the starting position. Don’t drop down too fast—control the movement!
🎯 Recommended Reps: 15-20 per set, 3-4 sets for maximum core activation!
❌ Using Your Neck Instead of Your Core – Always lift with your abs, not your head!
❌ Going Too Fast – Slow, controlled crunches = more muscle activation!
❌ Lifting Too High – This is a crunch, not a sit-up! Keep the movement small and controlled.
❌ Holding Your Breath – Exhale as you crunch up, inhale as you lower.
Crunches are great for building ab strength, but they won’t burn belly fat alone. To see your abs, you need:
✅ A calorie deficit (Fat Loss!) – Reduce overall body fat.
✅ Full-Body Strength Training – More muscle = higher metabolism.
✅ Cardio Workouts – Burn extra calories with HIIT, Running, or Cycling.
✅ A Clean Diet – Eat high-protein, low-sugar meals for best results.
💡 Pro Tip: Want visible abs faster? Try combining ab crunches with planks, leg raises, and Russian twists!
At My Ultimate Fitness Centre in Adyar, we help members perfect their form and create customized ab workouts to sculpt their dream body!
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