From beth, Age 15 - 07/01/03 - IP#: 195.93.32.xxx Click here to reply
how do u do crunches
Reply from Michelle, Age 15 - 07/01/03 - IP#: 209.176.193.xxx They are like situps, except you don't go all the way down. If you don't know what sit ups are like- here is my best description of a crunch- Lie on your back with knees bent. Either cross arms over chest or put hands on your head so elbows stick out (if you do it this way, when you come up MAKE SURE YOU AREN"T PULLING YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR ARMS). Contract abdominal muscles and raise yourself so you are either at a 45 degree angle or your shoulder blades are off the floor. Return to the floor controlling the movement for best results. Going slowly gets the best results. To develop some good abs- start with 2 sets of 15 and work up to 20 or more sets of 15. Also combine with other ab movements such as leg raises or twists for obliques and lower abdominal muscles.
