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Reverse Crunches

Purpose of this exercise: TO DEVELOP THE UPPER AND LOWER ABS

The abdominal muscles can get a tremendous workout by moving through a tiny range of motion. Crunches have been found to be extremely effective and place much less strain on the back.

Technique

1.	Lie on your back on the floor with knees bent at 90 degrees and lower legs supported on a bench.
2.	Place hands by the head, perform a pelvic tilt and contract the abdominal muscles by raising the hips 2-4 inches off the ground and the knees are moved slightly towards the chest. Simultaneously, raise your head and shoulders off the ground.
3.	Exhale as knees move towards chest and tense the abdominals for 2-4 seconds at the top.
4.	Slowly lower body until you are lying flat in the starting position.

CAUTIONS!!

• Doing crunches with the hands behind the head could injure your neck.
• Having the legs unsupported places excessive strain on the intervertebral disks.

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