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Knee touch crunch

The knee touch crunch is a bodyweight exercise targeting the abdominal muscles. It involves lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. You crunch up, reaching your hands to touch your knees, engaging your core throughout the movement.

How to perform: Knee touch crunch

At a glance

Area
Waist
Main muscle
Abs
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner

Form tips

  • Keep your lower back pressed into the floor.
  • Engage your core throughout the movement.
  • Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands.

What to watch out for

  • lower back pain
  • recent abdominal surgery
  • pregnancy

Also known as

Crunch tocco ginocchio, abs exercise, core workout

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