Incline Reverse Crunch


Pro Tip

Avoid pulling on your head with your hands as it can lead to discomfort in the neck area later on.


How To

  1. Lie flat on the bench so that your head, upper back, and lower back are firmly pressed against the bench and your arms are holding onto the bench.
  2. With knees bent, exhale and draw your thighs in towards your chest, allowing your butt to come off of the bench.
  3. Continue until your knees are just about to make contact with your upper chest.
  4. Inhale and lower your legs, returning them to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Quads

Muscles spanning the front of your thigh.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.


Equipment

Bodyweight

This means that the exercise requires you to use your bodyweight as resistance but you also need other equipment to successfully perform the exercise.

Decline Bench Without Rack

If you can't find this bench, consider using a decline bench with rack instead. If your exercise requires you to use a barbell or bar, you cannot substitute. If you do not need to use either, you probably can substitute.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment