Suspended Reverse Crunch
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the abs.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Suspended Reverse Crunch
- Secure a set of suspension straps with the handles hanging about a foot off of the ground. Move yourself into a pushup plank position facing away from the rack.
- Place your feet into the handles. You should maintain a straight posture, not allowing the hips to sag. This will be your starting position.
- Begin the movement by flexing the knees and hips, drawing the knees to your torso. As you do so, anteriorly tilt your pelvis, allowing your spine to flex.
- At the top of the controlled motion, return to the starting position.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Suspended Reverse Crunch
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Cable Reverse Crunch
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Decline Reverse Crunch
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Reverse Crunch
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Bosu Ball Cable Crunch With Side Bends
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Cable Crunch
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Cable Seated Crunch
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Cross-Body Crunch
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Crunch - Hands Overhead
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Crunch - Legs On Exercise Ball
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Decline Oblique Crunch
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do suspended reverse crunch work?
Suspended Reverse Crunch primarily works the abs.
What equipment do I need for suspended reverse crunch?
The source dataset does not record equipment for suspended reverse crunch. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Suspended Reverse Crunch: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Suspended Reverse Crunch is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of suspended reverse crunch?
Cable Reverse Crunch, Decline Reverse Crunch, Reverse Crunch train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my suspended reverse crunch reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; suspended reverse crunch can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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