Crunches
1 set of 15
Lie on the floor -- you may want to use a mat -- with your knees slightly bent and your hands gently resting behind your head, elbows pointing out. Using your stomach muscles only, slowly lift your chest toward the ceiling, keeping your feet on the floor and your chin toward the ceiling. Lower your head until your shoulders hit the floor -- but don't completely relax. Repeat.
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Ashira
If doing basic crunches are hurting then modify them by getting a balance ball. This is a easier crunch and works your whole core not just one part of the ab muscles. Taking the balance ball under your lower back and just slowly sit up on it and repeat.
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lynnNjared
If the crunches hurt your back and neck then you are probably pulling. Do not lace your fingers behind your head, actually if your neck is hurting try not putting them behind your head at all, then you wont be tempted to pull which means less likelihood of neck pain. As for your back, try pulling your hips toward the sky, i was always told to do that, its something about the curve in your spine. Try it out, hope it helps.
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summerzivic
crunches hurt my back..not to mention my neck! other suggestions?
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kirkette
My tip - do three sets of 15 instead of one.