Raising and lowering the upper body in a supine position (trunk bend) ► weighted crunch

Individual work

Back position, legs slightly bent, feet flat on the floor, grasp a dumbbell with both hands, arms stretched at chest height in front of you (pointing horizontally upwards), raise your upper body (stretched arms pointing diagonally upwards in front) and lower back to the starting position.

Attention:
Head in a neutral position (no double chin).

Lighten:
Less or no weight.

Harden:
More weight.

Variant I:
Change the distance between your feet and buttocks.
Variant II:
Hold a weight disc in both hands.

2 dumbbells ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)

1 weight disc ► Variation of the exercise