How to do it
Press your lower back gently into the floor throughout each rep.
- 1
Lie on your back with your hands holding the rings above your shoulders.
- 2
Keep your feet flat on the ground and knees bent.
- 3
Engage your core and crunch upwards, lifting your shoulders off the ground.
- 4
Slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Perform the crunch with a slow and controlled motion to maximize tension on the abdominal muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Yanking the rings to propel the torso upward
- ✕Tucking the chin tightly against the chest
- ✕Lifting the feet off the floor mid-crunch