2006-08-22 23:11:51 · 4 answers · asked by sunshine. 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Stomach crunches are exercises to tone the stomach!
2006-08-22 23:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stomach crunches are similar to sit-ups but easier. They're easier on your back too. Stomach crunches are much more effective for working your abs.
The stomach crunch works your lower stomach. How to do one:
Lie on the floor with your legs bent, your feet flat on the floor. If you prefer, you can keep your legs bent at a 90 degree angle so that the bottom of your feet are vertical.
Place your hands on the back of your head, or if you prefer, cross them over your chest.
Lift your shoulder blades off the ground moving your elbows towards your knees. Don't try to lift your whole back - just your shoulder blades.
Squeeze your abs for a second.
Slowly return to the starting position.
Repeat steps 3 - 5 until you've completed the desired number of reps.
2006-08-23 06:13:06 · answer #2 · answered by Kitia_98 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crunches are sit ups ...but with your legs on say a chair ...and your body on the floor..as you would ususally do for sit ups...arms behind head fingers clasped... and touch elbows to knees.... you can do right elbow to left knee and visa versa... good for the upper abs...
2006-08-23 06:17:47 · answer #3 · answered by she wolf. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a abdoemen exercise which make ur abs and serratus strong
2006-08-23 06:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋