Weighted Crunches

Technique

How to perform Weighted Crunches

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and both feet on the floor.
2. Hold one dumbbell, kettlebell, or plate against your chest, or above your chest with the arm position fixed.
3. Curl your shoulders upward until your shoulder blades clear the floor while your lower back remains supported.
4. Keep the load in the same position relative to your upper torso instead of swinging it.
5. Lower your shoulders under control before the next repetition.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Rectus Abdominis.