Dumbbell Reverse Crunch
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Abs · Lower
- Medium load
- Hip flexors
Not shown on the map: Hip flexors
Primary muscles
How to do it
Lie on your back with knees bent and pinch a light dumbbell securely between your knees. Keep your hands on the floor for balance. Exhale and curl your pelvis off the floor, bringing your knees toward your ribs without swinging your legs. Lower slowly; stop if you cannot keep the dumbbell secure.
Form cues
- Secure the dumbbell between your knees.
- Curl your pelvis toward your ribs.
- Stop if the dumbbell shifts.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
Lower backHipKnee
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.