Groin Crunch
A crunch lying with the soles pressed together and the knees fallen out to the sides, the hands at the chest.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on the back, soles pressed together close to the hips, knees open to the sides, hands at the chest.
Steps
- Lift the head and shoulders, curling the ribs toward the pelvis.
- Keep the soles together and the knees open.
- Roll back down under control.
Common mistakes
Hips rolling off the floor: keep the pelvis heavy; only the upper back curls. Heels creeping away from the hips: keep them close so the knees fall open easily. Neck pulling ahead of the chest: tuck the chin lightly and lead with the ribs.
Breathing
Exhale on the crunch, inhale lowering.
