How to do it
Pause for one second at the top of the crunch before lowering.
- 1
Lie on your back with your legs extended to the side and the EZ barbell over your chest.
- 2
Bend your knees and pull them towards your chest while simultaneously performing a sit-up, bringing your torso towards your knees.
- 3
Extend your legs back to the side while lowering your torso to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure that you are using your core to lift your torso rather than relying on momentum or your hip flexors.
Common mistakes
- ✕Yanking the bar upward with the arms
- ✕Raising the legs without curling the torso
- ✕Swinging the legs up using rapid momentum