Reverse Crunches
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Lower-abdominal crunch bringing the pelvis toward the ribs; also listed as a hip-flexor exercise.
Detail
The reverse crunch is listed both as an abdominal (rectus abdominus, external oblique) exercise and as an exercise for the hip flexors. It is an intermediate-level abdominal/oblique selection. Performed on an abs board or hanging from a chin-up bar (Cybex bench).
Key facts
- Primary: Rectus Abdominus; Secondary: External Oblique, Internal Oblique.
- Also listed as a hip-flexor exercise.
- Intermediate abdominal selection.
Connections
- Rectus Abdominis — primary trunk flexor.
- External Oblique / Internal Oblique — assist.
- Hip Flexors — also trains the hip flexors.
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