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Feet Elevated Crunch

Abdominal flexion drill emphasizing controlled reps and steady pelvis position.

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Feet Elevated Crunch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Abs

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie on your back with both lower legs supported on a stable bench and your hips and knees bent about 90 degrees.
  2. 02Cross your hands over your chest, brace your abdomen, and keep your lower back controlled.
  3. 03Exhale as you curl your shoulders and upper back from the floor, drawing your ribs toward your pelvis.
  4. 04Pause without pulling your neck or lifting your legs from the bench.
  5. 05Lower slowly to the floor and reset before the next repetition.

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