Jumpstart Your Routine - Crunches

This exercise targets abdominal strength

Step 1: Lie supine on the ground, bend your knees, and place your hands behind your head or across your chest. Pull your navel towards your spine and flatten your lower back against the ground.

Step 2: Slowly contract your abdominals and bring your shoulder blades about one to two inches off the floor. Exhale as you come up and keep your neck straight and your chin up. Be sure to lift with your abdominal muscles and not by pulling up on your neck.

Step 3: Slowly lower yourself back down.

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