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Core
Reverse Crunch
No equipment needed
- Primary muscle
- Core
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Core
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Lie on your back with hands at your sides and knees bent over your hips. Curl your pelvis toward your ribcage to lift your hips off the floor, keeping the movement controlled. Lower slowly without swinging your legs for momentum.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the core — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the core: