Place your hands behind your head lightly, making sure not to pull on your neck, or cross them over your chest.
Inhale deeply, then as you exhale, engage your abdominal muscles by pulling your belly button towards your spine, and lift your upper body (head, neck, and shoulders) off the floor towards your knees, maintaining a constant tension on your abs.
Hold the crunch position for a moment, feeling the contraction in your abs, then slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position while inhaling.
Repeat this process for your desired number of repetitions, ensuring that you maintain good form throughout to avoid straining your neck or back.
Pro Tip
**Engage Your Core:** The power for a crunch comes from your abdominal muscles, not your neck or back. Engage your core muscles before you begin to lift your torso. As you rise, imagine pulling your belly button toward your spine to really activate your abs. **Controlled Movement:** Avoid the common mistake of rushing through the crunch. Instead, perform the exercise slowly and with control. This reduces the risk of injury and increases the effectiveness of the exercise. Lift your torso only a few inches off the ground - the goal is not to sit up, but to curl your torso upward. **Breath Properly:** Breathing