How to Do Reverse Ab Crunches

The lower abs can often times prove to be one of the biggest problem areas when it comes to working out. Reverse ab crunches are an effective exercise to target the lower abs but are also easy enough for any skill level.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Lay on your back with your arms at your side or behind your head. Raise your legs vertically with your knees slightly bent and your ankles crossed. You should appear as if you are sitting in an imaginary chair.
2. With your abs contracted and without pulling your head or shoulders off the ground lift your knees vertically raising your hips from the floor.
3. When your hips are roughly two inches off the ground, pause then slowly lower your hips back to the starting position.
4. Repeat until you've finished the desired number of repetitions.

Tips & Warnings

• Raise and lower your hips vertically without pulling or rolling them towards your chest.
• For added comfort you can lay on a exercise mat.
• For more of a challenge you can also perform reverse ab crunches while laying on a Swiss ball.