Groin crunch
The groin crunch is a bodyweight exercise targeting the abs. It involves lying on your back with your knees bent and feet together, then lifting your shoulders off the ground while bringing your knees towards your chest.
At a glance
- Area
- Waist
- Main muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your lower back pressed to the floor.
- Exhale as you lift your shoulders and bring your knees in.
- Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands.
What to watch out for
- lower back pain
- hip issues
- recent abdominal surgery
Also known as
Crunch inguinale, abs exercise, core workout