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Reverse Abdominal Crunch

The reverse crunch is basically the opposite of a standard crunch and that you bring your lower body towards your upper body rather then upper body towards the lower body like you would in a normal sit up.

This exercise directly involves the lower portion of your abdominal muscles with also an effect on your entire mid section.

The videos below show this exercise demonstrated. You can do this exercise anywhere however i recommend using an exercise mat or carpet to support and cushion your back throughout this exercise.

Instructions

1. Start by lying on your back with your hands behind or above your head.
   
2. Proceed to draw in your belly button toward your spine and lift both legs up at the same time towards your chest.
   
3. Return to the starting position and repeat making sure that you don't arch your back as you are lowering or raising your legs.

As with all exercises it is important to really feel this exercise and for maximum effect really squeeze the abdominal's during each contraction.

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