Imagine your spine is a credit card.
Rope ab crunch alternative.
Why crunches don t work.
The great thing about the ab wheel is that you can use it to create many variations around one movement.
Sometimes can feel like it s digging into your wrist or if you have it around your neck it can be uncomfortable.
But are crunches really the best way to get a flat stomach a six pack or a strong core.
In this article you ll find out why crunches may not be the best ab exercise and learn 10 alternatives for a flat stomach workout.
With proper form you can recreate the constant resistance on your abs that a cable machine provides for an equally challenging ab workout with this cable crunch alternative.
If you don t have access to a cable machine however you can still reap the benefits of the cable crunch with a weighted crunch using a pair of dumbbells.
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It s an an even more difficult version of the plank because while assuming a similar position your stability point rests on a small moving object.
The crunch is a popular core move but it isn t safe for everyone due to the strain it can put on your back and neck.
The ab wheel is a highly underrated core exercise.
Learn how to do a crunch safely and other exercises to try for a great core.