Weighted crunch
The weighted crunch is an abdominal exercise that involves performing a crunch while holding a weight plate or dumbbell against your chest. This added resistance increases the intensity of the exercise, helping to build stronger and more defined abdominal muscles.
At a glance
- Area
- Waist
- Main muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your lower back pressed against the floor.
- Exhale as you crunch up and inhale as you lower down.
- Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands.
What to watch out for
- lower back pain
- recent abdominal surgery
- hernia
Also known as
Crunch con peso, weighted abdominal crunch, abs exercise, core workout