How to Do Over Weight Ab Crunch

Over Weight Ab Crunch is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Over Weight Ab Crunch

  1. 01Lie flat on the floor with knees bent and feet anchored, holding a weight plate or dumbbell against the upper chest.
  2. 02Tuck the chin slightly towards the collarbone to maintain a neutral cervical spine.
  3. 03Exhale and curl the upper back off the floor, focusing on folding the torso at the solar plexus.
  4. 04Pause at the peak of the contraction where the shoulder blades are fully cleared from the mat.
  5. 05Lower the spine back down one vertebra at a time until the head touches the floor.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Over Weight Ab Crunch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Think about pulling the ribcage toward the pelvis rather than simply lifting the shoulders toward the ceiling.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Over Weight Ab Crunch questions

What muscles does Over Weight Ab Crunch work?

Over Weight Ab Crunch is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Over Weight Ab Crunch correctly?

Lie flat on the floor with knees bent and feet anchored, holding a weight plate or dumbbell against the upper chest. Tuck the chin slightly towards the collarbone to maintain a neutral cervical spine. Exhale and curl the upper back off the floor, focusing on folding the torso at the solar plexus. Pause at the peak of the contraction where the shoulder blades are fully cleared from the mat. Lower the spine back down one vertebra at a time until the head touches the floor.

What is the A90 coach tip for Over Weight Ab Crunch?

Think about pulling the ribcage toward the pelvis rather than simply lifting the shoulders toward the ceiling.

Is Over Weight Ab Crunch suitable for beginners?

Over Weight Ab Crunch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Over Weight Ab Crunch?

No. Over Weight Ab Crunch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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