Mini Crunch: Beginners can adapt this by adjusting range of motion. Lift head and shoulders, engaging abs, for 10-30 reps.
Suitcase Crunch: Engage core with arms overhead. Lift shoulders and legs, aiming for 10-30 reps.
McGill Curl-Up: Designed for back pain relief, engage core and breathe laterally for 10 breaths per side.
Crunch Into Boat Pose: Yogis will enjoy this dynamic move targeting deep core muscles. Balance on glutes, aiming for 3-5 sets.
Rotational Crunch: Targets obliques with spinal rotation. Aim for 10-30 reps each side for 3-5 sets.
Toe Tap Crunch: Advanced movement focusing on core endurance. Reach for toes while keeping shoulder blades off the floor.
Isometric Hold Crunch: Engages deep core muscles with an active hold. Push against knee for 10 seconds, repeating 5-10 times.
Reverse Crunch: Targets lower abs. Lift hips off floor, engaging entire rectus abdominis.