lower abs are usually a control problem, not an effort problem. hips toward the ceiling, core engaged the whole way. less strain on the lower back, more actual ab work — plus the common mistakes and how to scale it either direction. 🎥 Michelle Roots · Lift With Michelle (YouTube)
Reverse Crunch: Core & Ab Strength Tutorial
How to do the reverse crunch — a core exercise targeting the lower abs and deep core muscles to build abdominal strength and spinal stability. Lifting the hips toward the ceiling while keeping the core engaged minimizes strain on the lower back and maximizes ab activation. Covers proper form, breathing cues, common mistakes to avoid, and ways to progress or regress the exercise based on your fitness level.
Exercises
- 1Reverse Crunch1 sets
Lift the hips toward the ceiling with the core engaged throughout. Progress or regress to your level.