groin crunch

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with body weight.

groin crunch demonstration
groin crunch β€” demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Hip Flexors, Inner Thighs

How to do groin crunch

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

  2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.

  3. Engaging your abs, lift your legs off the ground, bringing your knees towards your chest.

  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

Hip FlexorsInner Thighs

Related exercises

All waist exercises β†’

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