Weighted Crunch - Body Building Exercise

Weighted Crunch

The Weighted Crunch is a great exercise for the stomach (abdominal muscle group), and requires only a bench.

What you need for the Weighted Crunch

1. An exercise bench

Instructions for the Weighted Crunch

1. Lay down on the bench with knees and hips bent. Your head should be hanging off the end.
2. Hold weight plate on your chest or behind your head with both hands.
3. Flex your waist to raise your upper body off the bench.
4. Return to original position.
5. Repeat.

Comments on the Weighted Crunch

The Weighted Crunch can be done with or without weight, and the weight can be adjusted. Note that doing the Weighted Crunch won't affect just your abdominal area in terms of excess fat. This exercise is a good, low-impact way to exercise the abdominal muscles.

Muscle Groups Worked By Weighted Crunch

• Abdomen