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March 15, 2009

Get a leg up on crunches

By Kashi Read more daily challenge, toning up, and workouts
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Crunches are a simple way to work your abs. However, with your feet on the floor, it’s easy to fall into the trap of arching the back and working your hip flexors instead. Today, challenge yourself to bend your knees at a 90-degree angle and put your feet up instead. This makes it easier to limit effort to your abs instead of the back or hip flexors. _Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine._

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    agenne commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Never thought about this way and I’ve been doing crunches for years. Can’t wait to do my daily crunches when I get home.

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    chickie2266 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    30/day seem like a reasonable number for someone who’s not that strong in the abbish area?

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    kimmieollie commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Thanks for the tip!

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    Maddie34 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    i do an ab workout every morning and i changed my regular crunches to leg up…much more intense i love it

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    poppie commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    i do my crunches on alarge exersize ball

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    jeffgordon13757 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Thank you for the tip. I will be trying it when i get home tonight

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    smithkbk commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Hi! I teach Pilates and when I have my students do any kind of crunches I tell them to initiate the crunch from the abs, not by pulling the head up. Think of pulling your belly button down towards your spine and keeping your chin off of your chest. Try it…you’ll feel the difference!

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    Shebear commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Wow! That is harder than it sounds. I’ll do it this way from now on.

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    octogon commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Hi! What is the flat belly diet? Is it online? thanks

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    Juleses1229 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Thanx for the idea, I needed to try something different because the other wasn’t working

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    kellyjb77 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Wow! I really should do more of this.

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    Jodman commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    scurtis – I just lost my pooch through the Flat Belly Diet – I lost my stomach pooch, but not my breats!! It’s a wonderful diet, easy to follow (although I don’t follow it to the letter) and it even approves of Kashi’s entrees! It works! Give it a try.

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    Jodman commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I do Pilates – most of the “crunches” are with legs off the floor. It’s wonderful!!

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    scurtis0316 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    After having a baby, any suggestions on different way’s to get rid of “the pooch” is helpful.

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    TubaChick commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Yep. This is one I can do and WILL do.

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    rn1210 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Will definitely try this, my stomach is one of the main areas I need to work on.

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    weezerler commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    ...any suggestions on how many a beginner should do.

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    wrwillow commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Thank you. Love tips

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    Hyger commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Will definitely try this.

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    mandiesnow commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    planks are awesome for abs

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    Yellow_Lyon commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    leg crunches <3

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    Lizzej21 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    Love doing crunches!! I feel so much better after I do them!

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    lisalala commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    just joined tonight, spent the day at the beach will start tomorrow :)

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    Dmoe12345 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    tried the leg crunches and wow you can tell the difference after one workout!