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Suspended Reverse Crunch

The suspended reverse crunch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors assisting.

Animated demonstration of the suspended reverse crunch
Suspended Reverse Crunch — demonstration
Target muscle
Abs
Also works
Hip flexors
Equipment
Body weight
Body part
Waist

How to do the suspended reverse crunch

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
  2. Engage your core and lift your knees up towards your chest, curling your pelvis towards your ribcage.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your knees back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Sets and reps

Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.

Muscles worked

The main muscle is the abs. The hip flexors work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.

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