Barbell Crunch
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Abs · Upper
- Medium load
- Core
- Low load
- Delts · Front and Triceps
How to do it
Lie on your back with knees bent and hold a light barbell above your chest with straight arms. Curl your upper back off the floor, reaching the bar toward the ceiling without pressing it forward. Lower slowly; keep your lower back near the floor.
Form cues
- Curl your upper back off the floor.
- Keep the bar above your chest.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
NeckShoulderElbowWristUpper backLower back
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.