Reverse Crunch exercise form

Reverse Crunch

πŸ”» Lower Abs Β· updated September 2026

⏱ 45 secπŸ” 3 sets of 12πŸ“Ά intermediate🌿 low-impact

Targets: lower abs (the honest way)

How to do it

  1. 1Lie on your back, knees bent 90Β°, arms by your sides pressing the floor.
  2. 2Exhale and curl your pelvis up, bringing knees toward your chest.
  3. 3Lift the hips a few centimeters off the floor at the top.
  4. 4Lower slowly β€” resist gravity all the way down.

Form tips

  • β€’ Curl the pelvis, don't swing the legs
  • β€’ The slow lowering is where results live
  • β€’ Press arms into the floor for control

Common mistakes

  • β€’ Using momentum to rock
  • β€’ Letting the feet crash down
  • β€’ Arching the back at the bottom

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