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Reverse Crunch Ab Exercise
How to Do the Reverse Crunch

By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com

Updated: July 20, 2009

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Reverse Crunch

Reverse Crunch

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The reverse crunch targets the rectus abdominis.

How to Do the Reverse Crunch

  • Lie on your back with knees bent and feet on the floor
  • Place hands on the floor or behind the head.
  • Bring your knees up towards the chest so they bend about 90 degrees
  • Contract your abs and lift your hips off the floor in a very small movement.
  • Lower and repeat.

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