Crunches

This exercise is designed to work your abdominal muscles.

Instructions

1. Start this exercise by lying on a mat with your legs bent and feet flat on the floor. Your arms should be straight out in front of you as if to touch your knees.

   

2. Slowly lift your shoulder blades off the floor, reaching your fingertips to the tops of your knees. Hold for 2-3 seconds. Slowly roll back down onto the mat and return to start position.

   

3. Recommended reps: 10-12 to start, and increase as you progress with this exercise.