Place your hands behind your head or across your chest, and ensure that your lower back remains in contact with the ground.
Inhale and then as you exhale, engage your abdominal muscles by pulling your belly button towards your spine and lift your upper body, including your shoulders and back, off the ground towards your knees.
Hold at the top of the movement for a moment, then slowly lower back down while inhaling.
Repeat this movement for your desired number of repetitions, ensuring to keep your abdominal muscles engaged and your movements controlled throughout the exercise.
Pro Tip
**Engage Your Core:** The key to an effective crunch is to engage your abdominal muscles. As you lift your upper body off the floor, focus on using your abs rather than your neck or upper body to pull yourself up. This will help you get the most out of the exercise and avoid unnecessary strain. **Controlled Movements:** Avoid rushing through the movement. Ensure each crunch is performed slowly and with control. Lower your body back down to the starting position with equal control to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise. **Breathing Technique:** Breathe out as you lift your body and breathe in as you lower it. This will help keep your movements controlled and steady