Water Bottle Pulsing Crunch on Incline Bench
Short-range pulsing crunch with light load that keeps constant tension on the abs.
Core & AbsBeginnerStrengthFlexion
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: abs. Secondary: core |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Core & Abs |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Flexion |
| Sets & reps | 4 sets × 15-20 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~22 kcal |
How to do it
- Lie on an incline bench holding a water bottle at the chest or behind the head.
- Crunch up slightly and perform small pulses at the top of the range.
- Keep the lower back pressed into the bench.
- Maintain continuous tension.
- Complete 4 sets of 15-20 pulses.
Equipment
- Water Bottle
- Incline Bench
Coaching tips
Benefits
Short-range pulsing crunch with light load that keeps constant tension on the abs.
Common mistakes
Avoid pulling on the neck or using momentum.
Make it harder
Increase the pulse range or bottle weight.
Make it easier
Perform without the bottle.
Breathing
Exhale on each pulse, inhale as needed.
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