Main muscle
Supporting
Beginner
Seated bench crunch
Sitting on the end of a bench and leaning back, the knees pull in to the chest and push out again.
- Works
- AbsHip flexors
- Equipment
- Bench
How to do it
- 1Sit on the end of a flat bench and hold its edges just behind your hips.
- 2Lean back a little and lift your feet off the floor, knees bent.
- 3Pull your knees towards your chest while bringing your chest towards your knees.
- 4Push your legs out and lean back again, without letting your feet touch the floor.
Coach's tips
- Move slowly and don't swing your legs.
Bench taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.