Floor Crunch Feet on Bench
This is the most common abdominal exercise and possibly the most often improperly performed. Here is how to perform it correctly.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight, Flat bench
- Muscle groups
- Abdominals
- Primary muscles
- Abdominals
How to perform this exercise
- Lie on your back with your feet up on a bench and your knees bent at a 90 degree angle.
- Place your hands across your chest or on either side of your head (over your ears).
- Raise your head, shoulders and chest off the floor and towards your knees, crunching your abs.
- Hold the position for a moment and then lower to the starting position.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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