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What is one thing you always want to do while sitting in front of the T.V.? “Crunch, Crunch, Crunch”. Usually the wrong kind of “crunch” involving a Mr. Frito, Dorito, or Cheeto. Right? And with so many sweet temptations this summer from that large scoop of ice cream to that scrumptious margarita, the ongoing summer “battle against the bikini” gets more and more difficult. What to do? Fight back with a one, two, “crunch”!
With a focus on flattening that tummy, the following are 5 fABulous floor “crunch” workouts that will help get that bloomin’ movin’ at home.
- Basic Crunch: First, lie flat on the floor, pulling your belly button into the ground, making sure there is no space in between your back and the floor. Next, place your feet flat on the floor, shoulder width apart with your arms across your chest. Then, pretending you have an apple in-between your chin and chest, crunch up and down. (3 sets of 8)
o Works your upper abdominals and obliques (inner abs)
- Bicycle Crunch: Just like the basic crunch, place your feet shoulder width apart. Then lift your legs at a 90 degree angle with your feet flexed and belly button tucked in or make sure there is no space in-between your back and the floor. Then add your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outward. Then twist your Right elbow towards your Left knee and switch. (3 sets of 8)
o Works your obliques (inner abs) along with your upper and lower abdominals
- Heel to Shin Crunch: From the basic crunch position, extend both legs straight out. Then flex your Right foot and place your Right heel in the middle of your Left shin and place your hands behind your head, elbows pointing outward. Then, pretending you have an apple in-between your chin and chest, crunch up and down. (3 sets of 8 on each side)
o Works your upper and lower abdominals as well as your obliques (inner abs).
- Heel to Toe Crunch: Starting from the basic crunch position, extend both legs straight out. Then flex both of your feet. Then lift your Right foot and place your Right heel on top of your Left foot (like you are placing it on top of your big Left toe). Then, place your hands behind your head, elbows pointing outward and pretending you have an apple in-between your chin and chest, crunch up and down. (3 sets of 8 on each side)
o Works your upper and lower abdominals as well as your obliques (inner abs).
- Raised Leg Crunch: From the basic crunch position, extend both legs straight out. Then flex both of your feet. Then lift your Right foot straight up, about to where your Right heel is aligned with your Left toes. With your hands placed behind your head, hold your right foot here and pretending you have an apple in-between your chin and chest, crunch up and down. (3 sets of 8 on each side)
o Works your upper and lower abdominals as well as your obliques (inner abs).
