The reverse crunch method along with the bicycle crunch and captain’s chair crunch is one of the most effective exercises for working the abdomen, achieving a flat stomach and revealing those six-pack abs.

The reverse stomach crunch method requires no special equipment or exercise machines. All you need is the floor and your body.

Here is the proper way to perform the reverse stomach crunch:

1. Lie flat on the floor or on an exercise mat

2. Breath deeply as you press your lower back into the ground

3. Gently rest your hands at the side of your body or you may place them beside your head with your fingertips just touching

4. Cross your feet together at the ankles

5. Focusing on your stomach muscles bring your feet off the ground to the point where you knees create a 90-degree angle with the floor

6. Then continue to bring your knees in towards your chest

7. Continue to press your lower back into the floor and contract your stomach muscles

8. Exhale as you contract and inhale your breath as you return your legs down to the floor

Continue the exercise, remembering to focus on your stomach muscles as you bring your legs up. Do 10-15 reps.

Things to remember when doing reverse crunches:

If you are going to place your hands by your side then don’t use them to help you lift your legs

Don’t forget to breath throughout the entire exercise

Don’t jerk your knees or elbows into place

Always use slow, smooth motions while moving your legs

Throughout the exercise, stay focused on your abdominal muscles, letting them do the work of pulling your legs up. Never use your back or neck

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