Today you can learn how to do a proper abdominal crunch. You can do these anytime- while you watch the news, with a child crawling all over you, or in your office with the door closed!
Start by lying down on the floor. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, with your toes pointing forward and your knees about shoulder width apart. Now place your hands at the base of your head, with your fingers relaxed. Keep your chin neutral-you shouldn't be pulling on head- rather, you should be able to place a fist between your chin and your chest. Left your head, neck, and shoulders off the floor. Squeeze your belly button in towards your spines as you lift- and lower! Make sure your abs are contracted both directions. If your neck feels tense, use your mental power to shift the muscular contractions to your abs.
Okay, get going. Do fifteen to twenty repetitions. Repeat two more times if you can. Exhale as you lift and inhale as you lower down. Listen to your body and take a rest whenever you need.
Credit: Melanie Douglass
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