Crunch Hold
Description
This exercise involves lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground, then lifting your shoulders and upper back off the ground while keeping your lower back pressed into the floor. Hold this position for a set amount of time to engage your abdominal muscles.
Equipment Required
Crunch Hold Instructions
- Start by lying flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head, with your elbows pointing out to the sides.
- Engage your core muscles and lift your shoulders off the ground, bringing your chest towards your knees.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, making sure to keep your core muscles engaged and your lower back pressed into the ground.
- Slowly lower your shoulders back down to the ground and repeat for several repetitions.
Crunch Hold Form & Visual
Crunch Hold Benefits
- Strengthens abdominal muscles
- Improves posture
- Reduces lower back pain
- Increases core stability
- Improves balance and coordination
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
Crunch Hold Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Obliques
- Transverse abdominis
Crunch Hold Variations & Alternatives
- Reverse Crunch Hold
- Side Crunch Hold
- Single Leg Crunch Hold
- Weighted Crunch Hold
- Plank Crunch Hold
