Weighted Crunch

How To

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Hold a weight plate or dumbbell on your chest.

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.