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A 39-year-old member asked:

Ok, so i'm lying on the floor with my knees up. exactly what all do i do next for a abdominal crunch?

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Dr. Peter Ihle
Orthopedic Surgery 56 years experience
C below: Knees extended toward ceiling, hands over head the flex abdomen & sit up & touch ur toes by elevating ur chest off the floor. Back down & repeat. Try 2 reach goal of series 15-15-25, with short break between each. If 2 easy, add weight 2 hands. Poor image but girl near wall is close.
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