Weighted Crunch
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The weighted crunch is an effective exercise to strengthen and define the abdominal muscles. By incorporating weight, it increases resistance and enhances muscle engagement, particularly targeting the core. It is ideal for those looking to build core strength and improve stability.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Hold a dumbbell securely at your chest with both hands.
- Engage your core and lift your upper body towards your knees, keeping the dumbbell steady.
- Squeeze your abs at the top, then slowly lower back down.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Obliques Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Serratus Anterior
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