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Ab crunches

	Ab crunches - these stomach exercises are essential if you wish to flatten the abdominals. However, they don't promote fat loss - that's a myth!
	What you need for ab crunches : An exercise mat OR soft flooring

how to do it

Adopt a position on your back on the mat. Place your feet near your bottom

Either place your arms across your chest, straight out in front of you or place your finger tips on your temples

From this start position, curl your chest towards your knees using only your stomach muscles

Slowly lower yourself on the count of four to the start position - pause briefly and repeat

other abs exercises
Bench crunch [Beginner] Weighted crunch [Intermediate] Reverse crunch [Inter-Advanced]	Side bends [Inter-Advanced] Weighted crunch [Advanced]

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