4 Crunches Variations That Lead To a Flat Stomach

Crunches are common abs exercises for a flatter stomach and you’ve probably heard of them already, perhaps even performed them.

Don’t you think that doing the same old form isn’t cutting it anymore? 

So, why not jazz it up by incorporating several crunch variations in your workout session? 

While these variations have the same basic structure as the traditional crunch, they have some tweaks to avoid being monotone.

Two examples of these are reverse crunch and kickboxing crunch.

Sounds familiar or not? Either way, it doesn’t matter as it’ll be our pleasure to introduce them to you.

Reverse crunches

This crunch variation lengthens and strengthens your spine, in addition to helping you get a flat stomach.

To do it, lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor and hip-width apart.

Your hands must be at your side while your palms are facing down.

Press your feet against the floor and use your abs to raise your hips.

Maintain this position for 2 seconds.

Next, lower your hips to the floor and lift your legs as you pull your knees towards your chest.

Hold the crunch for 2 seconds before putting your feet back on the floor.

Do 8 reps of reverse crunches.

V-sit crunches

V-sit crunches are great in strengthening your core and even elongate your body.

It can even help stretch your hamstrings.

Pretty awesome, huh? 

To start, lie flat on the floor with your arms by your head and your hands extending towards the wall behind you.

Keep your feet straightened out in the air until it’s perpendicular to the ground.

Simultaneously, pull your upper body towards your leg.

This way, your hands will meet your ankle or shin.

Then return to the starting position and repeat on the other leg.

Do 8 reps of v-sit crunches.

Standing crunches

Standing crunches activate the muscles in your abs, arms, and legs while increasing your heart rate up.

Start by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart.

Lift your arms with your hands reaching for the ceiling and your palms facing each other.

Engage your core to raise your right knee to hip height.

During this move, rest your arms at your sides, bringing them by your waist.

Finally, go back to the original position and repeat on the opposite side.

Do 8 reps of standing crunches.

Kickboxing crunches

One way to add some pep and power to your standing crunch is through the kickboxing crunch.

It’s perfect for those who also want to boost their balancing skills aside from getting a slimmer stomach.

To begin, stand tall with your feet hip-distance apart.

Keep your left arm bent high at your side.

Jab with your right arm to the side from the bottom to the top, all the while, engaging your abs and doing a squat.

Next, pull your right knee towards your chest to do a crunch.

Follow it up by kicking your right leg out in front of your and your hands at your sides.

Do 8 reps of this crunch variation for each side.

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