Ab Crunch ???

Could someone please explain how a "proper" ab crunch is done? Is this
the same as a sit-up? Or, is it done with a bicycle-type movement?
Thanks.....Sue

"William Loranger" <chiefnine@webtv.net> wrote in message
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> Could someone please explain how a "proper" ab crunch is done? Is this
> the same as a sit-up? Or, is it done with a bicycle-type movement?
> Thanks.....Sue

I recently read that the bicycle type ab workout is more effective (hits
more of the different ab muscles) than a straight on crunch.
--
the volleyballchick

William Loranger wrote:
> Could someone please explain how a "proper" ab crunch is done? Is this
> the same as a sit-up? Or, is it done with a bicycle-type movement?
> Thanks.....Sue


I do 4 different types of crunches.

Regular Crunch - Knees bent, arms behind head, lift just enough to feel
it
Side Crunch - Same, but bend, one side, then the other
Bicycle Crunch - Same as side, but with opposite knees coming towards
elbows
Reverse Crunch - Knees meeting chest

I usually do 10 each.

Thanks, ladies. That's exactly what I needed to know. Now...to do it!!
I'm starting today.....Sue

There is way too many different ways to do crunches to just explain them all
here..

http://exrx.net/Lists/ExList/WaistWt.html

http://www.stumptuous.com/cms/displayarticle.php?aid=3


Will~

"William Loranger" <chiefnine@webtv.net> wrote in message
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> Could someone please explain how a "proper" ab crunch is done? Is this
> the same as a sit-up? Or, is it done with a bicycle-type movement?
> Thanks.....Sue
>