All about the Reverse Crunch
(Pilates for Abs)
BENEFITS & MUSCLES WORKED: Core, Abs, Glutes, Back
START POSITION: Begin in the Classic Pilates Start Position, with your hands flat on the floor. Slide your hands to touch your hips. Keep your head resting on the floor. You’re ready to go.
NOTES: Difficulty Rating: 45%
Keep your feet together and lift your knees to a vertical thigh position, but continue moving so you get a good crunch. There is a very tiny pause at the top position when your knees are pointing back towards the wall behind you. Your hips should lift briefly off the floor. Retract the legs slowly back down again until your feet are about 15 cm clear of the ground. As you lower yourself and straighten your legs more, your lower back receives more pressure, so please be aware of this. Repeat.
How many reps? As many as you can manage without losing form.