weighted crunch

Instructions

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   Step 1: Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

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   Step 2: Hold a weight plate or dumbbell on your chest.

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   Step 3: Engage your abs and lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your shoulder blades are off the ground.

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   Step 4: Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.

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   Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.