Wheelchair Exercises: Crunches

The audio of this video seems to be a bit low. Turn up those speakers, or just watch without sound.

This video demonstrates a method I use to get a bit more out of crunches. It's a very simple method and can be used by just about anyone. If you want to add even more resistance during the exercise, consider holding a light weight against your chest while doing the crunches.

Good luck and I hope you enjoy the video!

Please note that I am not a personal trainer and am unable to be responsible for any injury incurred by watching or practicing the techniques in these videos. Thank you for understanding.

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[volc0m101]

ill deffinitally try it tonight. thanks

[WheelchairSparks]

Hey volc0m101, did you get a chance to try it? I'd be interested to know if it was helpful or not.

[volc0m101]

would this be benificial for me, being a T-5 complete? aka, no ab muscles at all.

[WheelchairSparks]

@volc0m101

This might be a little controversial, but I feel this exercise working muscles below my point of injury. For example, I cannot feel anything below my navel, yet when I do this exercise and place my hand on my abdomen below the navel, I can tell that those muscles are contracting. So, I am not sure how much this would help you, but if you can perform it safely I think it will definitely provide an increased core strength which will help provide additional trunk support. Make sense?

[Superstarfitnesstv1]

Great workout Tips::-)

[KitKat1390]

I'm in a wheelchair too. Crunches is one of the few normal exercises I can do. Love the video. Maybe you can give me more advice. I'm trying to lose weight. Age:21.

[terryberry48]

thanks for the video, I'll have to try that, a little nervous about being off the bed like that, scared I might fall off:)

[volc0m101]

yeah, i could deffinitally feel my trunk area tightning. so im sure it's doing something