ALSO READ: How exercise improves your mental healthThe basic crunch is an excellent abdominal strength training exercise to work your upper abs. However, done incorrectly, crunches can give you backache, put strain on your neck and create tension in your hips. Raise only your head, neck, shoulders and chest off the floor in a rounded posture. ALSO READ: Foods that help you lose weight and stay weight- Doing too many crunches: Crunches only work your upper abdominals so include a range of other exercises in your workout. Basic crunch alternatives- Reverse crunches work your core without the strain on your neck.

Source: Standard Digital June 19, 2020 10:30 UTC