Abdominal Crunch (heel on toe)
This is a great exercise for toning and strengthen the muscles of the abdomen that help to stabilise your torso.
Ability Level
Beginner
Fundamentals
- Before attempting this exercise, have a look at the section on core/glute activation.
- Lay flat on floor with legs straight out.
- Place left heel on right toes, left hand under neck to support and right arm straight up towards the ceiling.
- Activate your core/glutes by drawing your navel towards your spine and squeezing your buttocks.
- Place tongue on the roof of your mouth to prevent your neck muscles from becoming tiring.
Execution
- Lift your shoulder blades clear off the floor or until the lower abdominals are felt working.
- Pause momentarily and slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat this action for allocated repetitions then change to other leg
- Make sure that your neck is fully supported throughout exercise.
- Only lift as far as you feel comfortable.
- Quality is far more important than quantity, so once form has diminished discontinue the exercise.
Repetitions
2 sets / 10 repetitions
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