Curl-up
The curl-up is a core exercise that primarily targets the abdominal muscles. It involves lying on your back with your knees bent and lifting your upper body towards your knees.
At a glance
- Area
- Waist
- Main muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your lower back pressed into the floor.
- Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands.
- Exhale as you lift your upper body.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
What to watch out for
- lower back pain
- recent abdominal surgery
- pregnancy
Also known as
crunch, sit-up, crunch addominale, sit-up addominale, abdominal exercise, core workout