Weighted Crunch

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About

Add resistance to boost upper ab contraction and activation.

How to Weighted Crunch

Starting Position

1. Lie down, bend your knees, and lift the weight over your chest.

2. Keep your lower back in a natural curve.

Proper Form

1. Lift your upper body using abdominal contractions.

2. Slowly lower while maintaining stable weight.

Breathing Technique

Breathe out when you go up, and inhale when you go down.

Precautions

1. Be careful not to pull your neck.

2. Avoid relying on the weight to bounce up.

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How to Weighted Crunch

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

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