Suspended Reverse Crunch
How to do the Suspended Reverse Crunch with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
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How to do the Suspended Reverse Crunch
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Secure a set of suspension straps with the handles hanging about a foot off of the ground. Move yourself into a pushup plank position facing away from the rack.
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Place your feet into the handles. You should maintain a straight posture, not allowing the hips to sag. This will be your starting position.
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Begin the movement by flexing the knees and hips, drawing the knees to your torso. As you do so, anteriorly tilt your pelvis, allowing your spine to flex.
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At the top of the controlled motion, return to the starting position.
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Suspended Reverse Crunch: common questions
What muscles does the Suspended Reverse Crunch work?
The Suspended Reverse Crunch primarily works the Abs.
Is the Suspended Reverse Crunch suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Suspended Reverse Crunch is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
Is the Suspended Reverse Crunch a compound or isolation exercise?
The Suspended Reverse Crunch is an isolation exercise, it targets the abs through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Suspended Reverse Crunch with correct form?
Secure a set of suspension straps with the handles hanging about a foot off of the ground. Move yourself into a pushup plank position facing away from the rack. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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