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Really arm position doesn't matter much. Just do what's more comfortable. Do note, however, that some people will say that having your hands behind your head is in bad form, but it's acceptable as long as you aren't using your arms to hold your head up. Also, sticking your arms out can add weight in different spots can give you just wee little bit more resistance.
For obliques you may want to do more crunches, but at an angle. Kind of roll over onto one buttcheek (but not onto your side) and do crunches with a slight twisting motion. Do it on each side.
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I used to do regular crunches for a year or so, and the best way i found was to have your hands behind ur head, just sorta barely touching you, and try to keep your head/neck straight. I do reverse crunches now...god they hurt
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hands behind your head is fine, just so long as you aren't pulling on your head, hyperextending your neck. remember to drive your bellybutton into the floor when performing crunches to make them work the deepest part of the abs [and keep from getting that bloated look]
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Location: Galveston, TX
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Exercise Ball or (Body Ball) is the way to go on crunches. Plus you can do a lot more exercises on it than I expected. They usually run between 25-30 dollars at your local sporting goods store. Well worth it though when you start to see results on the abs.
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How often should one do crunches?
With all other weight training I do... I do my set every other day. But I've heard some people say you can work your abs every day, even twice? My belly hurts like hell. I'm nowhere near fit, I do around 40 crunches a day and it kills me. Where are some better people at? Sorry to raise a dead thread but props to the search function in use, no? |
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