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Weighted Crunch
absintermediate
"Abs respond to resistance just like any other muscle. Train them heavy."
— Arnold Schwarzenegger
Description
A basic crunch with added resistance. Hold a plate on your chest and crunch up.
Equipment
weight plate
Tips
- 1.Hold weight on chest
- 2.Exhale as you crunch
- 3.Do not pull on neck
Common Mistakes
- ✗Pulling on neck
- ✗Using momentum
- ✗Sitting all the way up
Variations
Decline weighted crunchMedicine ball crunch