Fitness Tips with Chrissy Zmijewski: Reverse Cruches

[filopride619]

Just asking do we really need cardio to get ripped? Because my stomach is not ripped and I've been workoing out for 1 year and my diet is very clean. I'm getting frustrated by no results of getting muscle definition.

[80iesRebel]

Wow I've been looking for some good exercises for the lower abs for about an hour now and finally, i found yours. Thanks very much for sharing.

[ChrisZFit]

@80iesRebel Happy to help! :)

[rickyx1]

mmmmmm.........rectus abdominusss

[jbarb90]

how do you do the reverse crunch without the bench?

[ChrisZFit]

@jbarb90 You can do this on the floor and use the frame of a bed or a couch to hold onto

[desertblues]

wow. My abs can feel the workout just by seeing your video :)

[martingahlinger]

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[elissalaws123]

Shit your ripped.

[101Burtonboy]

This might sound wrong but u sure are flexible

[ngateng2000]

hi i tried doin the harder version with ur lower back off the bench as shown in the video but after about ten controlled reps, i feel my back getting more of a workout than my lower abs... am i missing something? :(

[ChrisZFit]

@ngateng2000 it takes a lot of strength to do these and not stress your back. ONce your abs are fatigued, other muscles will take over to help out. If you can do 10 reps correctly, stop after that and rest for 1 to 2 minutes and then do another set. As you get stronger, you may be able to do more reps.

[adminq1]

@ngateng2000 I try myself this one, and it hit my abs really strong try concentrate on mind muscle connection here as much possible, I didn't feel any back workout going on btw.

[raccoonxeyesxx]

Wow! Another amazing video, thank you so much!

[SimplySum41]

omg DX you're making me feel like a weenie

[BubblesandCake]

BEAST MODE!!!

[pjmsglgr]

Chrissy Thanks for your tips and it's great as always. it's very inspirational seeing your fit , toned, shredded body. A lot of work must have been put into it. I should have push myself harder wisely with the tips u 've been giving.

[thyrael41]

thank you for the fantastically easy to understand video, and for allowing comments to roll in. seriously. i could never tell if a video is good if i couldnt read people's feedbacks.

[FruityKrackers22]

Hey Cristy, I have a question? How many of these/reps should I do a day? I just did two reps of 10 and could feel it working, and should I do them slow? Or faster? Lol I'm not sure, so I took my time doing them.

[JohnnyBoyCali]

Thats a bad bish right there. 

[alexersko1]

oh yeah I fall in love her!!! really,I would never think that I could fall in love in girl who trains weighlifting !incredibble!!! has she got a man ?SHE s beautyful!

[hnhall1]

Miss, you have a great body and are def in shape but, those moves are hard to do.

[hksupersi]

holy shit your midsection is incredible.

[Kensbev]

Omigosh! I have been trying to figure out how to do reverse crunches for awhile. I've followed the advice of other videos, different sites, etc., and everyone told me to do something different. This is the first time I've followed the instructions and could totally feel it working my lower abs! AWESOME INSTRUCTIONAL! Thank you so much, Chrissy. This is really going to help me!

[ChrisZFit]

@Kensbev You are welcome! let me know how it goes!

[lageasy]

God I am so confused. I have watched 7 differ videos and each one has a differ way of doing reverse crunches! Which one IS the right one?!?

[Kensbev]

@lageasy - That has been my issue, and I've tried all billion ways they've told me to do it. After viewing this video, I tried reverse crunches her way, and I felt it working my lower abs for the first time! So, definitely try it her way, but if you don't feel it like you're supposed to, keep trying different techniques until you do feel it working. It might even be a good idea to buy a session with a personal trainer to figure out what you're doing.

[shag813]

Those moves are militant. Those abs make u wanna get it right, someones a lucky guy

[petrilah]

These moves look very good!

[101johngalt]

Visible serratus anterior muscles, on a still-feminine-looking woman, is the sexiest thing I've ever seen. O_O

[ansarimessi]

why do you wanna have muscles?! ur a girl for god's sake!! what the hell is wrong with people these days :s

[WaRe1992]

holy shit....she has a ugly face

...very ugly

and the body is ugly too....

not sexy

[hishamm80]

you are the goddess of fitness that's so many muscles in your abdominal area,that's why i voted for you in bodyspace :)

[ChrisZFit]

@hishamm80 Thanks! I appreciate the votes!

[considereden]

Holy crap- that is ridiculous. You are fake tanned, right? You have yellowish skin. (I do too, but it's the Indian in me.) Just curious.

[bigtony22127]

wow, I tried this today and it really works!!! thank you for the new ab exercise!

[stk931]

wow you are fit ;)

[johnyongck]

great abs

[ChrisZFit]

@SonnyTheWhiteDwarf Keep working on it! You will get it over time as you get stronger!

[RAYLOMAS17]

BEAST!!

[joeyisfunny]

Do you have any tips for someone who repeatedly strains their trapezius muscles doing well.. almost nothing!?!? I have had trouble for years and am getting sick of it, Im going to the doc soon. I will pull out my neck doing anything from light bench press to yawning!!! Its horrible! Not normal at all.

[ChrisZFit]

@joeyisfunny sounds like you need to see a chiropractor. take a look at discpump. net

[joeyisfunny]

@ChrisZFit Went to doc today, turns out I have minor scoliosis. I will be starting physical therapy soon to see if it helps any. :(

[ChrisZFit]

@joeyisfunny I had a client who had MAJOR scoliosis and was able to correct it through stretching and strength training so it can be done!! :) Good luck

[MrDonzaka]

Is it dangerous to do it more than 50 times each day ?

[ChrisZFit]

@MrDonzaka no it's not dangerous

[pipeline3609]

Damn Chrissy you're one fit gal. How do you loose body fat? I currently do super sets and interval training/sprints. 

[ChrisZFit]

@pipeline3609 intervals are great but diet is key too. I just published a book on diet and exercise, which is available on my website

[mrny25]

wow aweseome

[Styve100]

chriisy, I always searched for this exercise and wanted to do it, so pleased I found this one of you, great to fit someone so down to earth explaining well and pretty hot too..

[ChrisZFit]

@Styve100 thanks!

[mimmerma]

I always thought that the rectus abdominal muscle contracts as a whole unit and that you cant really target "upper" or "lower" parts?

Also, are you sure you werent referring to your serratus anterior muscles, and not your obliques that help you anchor during this exercise?

[jonboy7777]

wow this is the best ab workout for me, stretches as my pelvis goes down and a huge effort and contraction on my abs 2 get it up. thx, then i jizzed in my pants

[911muscle19]

absolutely incredible chrissy!!! you have one of the most sexiest physiques i have ever seen! keep it up

[padishaburns]

Goddamn baby! You really train like a Spartan! You could easily play a role in 300 if you had the chance! ;) Keep up the good work! :)

[ChrisZFit]

Thanks so much!

[FerrarelleLiscia]

waaaaaaaa!!! caz e addominali!!!

[neo3187]

i luv ur videos and btw ur gym is amazingg... whr is it?

[ChrisZFit]

in nor cal

[neo3187]

nice... i have my relatives in cal... hope 2 meet u smday :)

[cajfilmworks]

@ChrisZFit I live in nor cal, Anywhere near Sac?

[Warnleuchte]

You look fantastic. I love your tummy. :-) Keep it up and have a nice week.

[ChrisZFit]

thanks, you too!

[FlexiStretch]

What a great exercise. I've got a ways to go to pull off the second one you did, but I'm trying the first today!

[ChrisZFit]

how'd it go?

[FlexiStretch]

I didn't have a suitable bench, but with weights in my hands (laying on my back) I managed about 10 the first time. I didn't want to over-do it the first time. My usual routine is 120 bicycle crunches, but this will give me some variety. Thanks!

[justaoldslave]

You are spectacular. Thanks.

[MRadojko]

These are the best explanations that I saw on youtube. I want to ask you what is the differences between this exercise and hanging leg raises since both exercises are for development of lower abdominals. Which exercise is better for lower part of rectus abdominus? Thank you!

[ChrisZFit]

Leg raises are going to target the hip flexors more, so while they are good, this exericse will stress the lower attachment of the abdominals.

[MRadojko]

Thank you so much on your answer! :) This is great.

[bambamlilbam]

AB-solutely amazing. great tip again and great physique as always! :)

[sixpacklover0949]

You look amazing as always!

[7maggio89]

wow....you are fairy....

[rockylake2]

Great demonstration. I must try this exercise!

[houston19519]

Love your videos,,,,,

[pazios2002]

great video