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Reverse crunch

A isolation exercise for the abs. Equipment: no equipment.

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WorksAbs

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lie on your back, knees bent over the hips.
  2. Curl the hips off the floor toward the chest
  3. Lower slowly without swinging

Muscles worked

Reverse crunch: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

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