Weight Plate Sicilian Crunch

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The weight plate Sicilian crunch workout is a highly effective exercise for targeting the abs.

By holding a weight plate against your chest, you increase the resistance on your abdominal muscles.

This exercise primarily engages the rectus abdominis, obliques, and transverse abdominis.

While it may also activate other muscles, the weight plate’s role is to intensify the ab workout.

Start by lying flat on your back on a mat or bench, with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
Hold a weight plate with both hands, extending your arms straight up towards the ceiling.
Engage your core muscles by drawing your belly button towards your spine.
Slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling your shoulders towards your knees.
As you crunch up, exhale and squeeze your abdominal muscles.
Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, feeling the contraction in your abs.
Lower your upper body back down to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.

Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground, holding a weight plate against your chest. This will engage your core muscles right from the beginning, ensuring maximum activation of your abs throughout the exercise.
As you lift your upper body off the ground, focus on squeezing your abs and exhaling forcefully. Imagine your belly button being pulled towards your spine, creating a strong contraction in your abdominal muscles. This will help you to effectively target and engage your abs, making each repetition count.
Keep your neck relaxed and avoid straining it by looking straight up or pulling on it with your hands. Instead, maintain a neutral position by fixing your gaze towards the ceiling. This will prevent unnecessary tension in your neck and allow you to fully concentrate on working your abs.
Control the movement as you lower your upper body back down to the starting position. Avoid simply dropping back down or using momentum to complete the repetition. By focusing on a slow and controlled descent, you will engage your abs even more, maximizing the benefits of the exercise.
Remember to breathe consistently throughout the exercise. Inhale deeply as you lower your upper body and exhale forcefully as you crunch up. This rhythmic breathing pattern will not only provide your muscles with the necessary oxygen but also help you to maintain focus and stay in tune with your