I like these crunches because they target your Transversus Abdominus (lower stomach muscles that allow for trunk stabilization) and External and Internal Oblique muscles (side stomach muscles that allow trunk twisting to occur). It's a great way to "whittle your middle!"
To try them today begin on your back with your knees bent. Lift your hips slightly off the floor to imprint your lower back into the floor. With you core stabilized to the floor elongate your legs but keeping a slight bend in your knees. Stack your right heel above your left toe. Take your hands behind your head, keep your elbows out wide (so you can only see them in your peripheral vision). Let your head get heavy in your hands (relax your neck muscles). Take a deep breath in and exhale as you lift your upper back off the floor. Keep your eyes focused on where the ceiling meets the wall and don't let your elbows creep into your main line of vision. Hold this motion at the top for 1 second and then lower down with an inhale.
Begin this exercise: 2 sets of 15 for the beginner exerciser.
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