#95a - Trunk Curl Up / McGill Crunches on the Floor or Mat
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WARNING!!! Please do not perform any of these exercises unless they have been prescribed to you by one of our doctors. When performed correctly, none of these exercises should cause any pain. If you experience any pain or discomfort during or after any exercise, stop immediately and let us know.
Purpose:
To strengthen your abdominals while increasing spinal stability and decreasing muscle pain.
Where to Feel it:
In your abdominals/core muscles.
Description:
Maintain “Spinal Ready Position" (#104), if you have been instructed to do so. If not, then just keep your low back stable and your core engaged, and avoid chin poking, throughout entire exercise. While crunching up, only use abdominal muscles in the movement. Be sure to keep your low back on the matt or Swiss ball.
Tip:
Remember to always keep breathing!
Reps:
3-5
#95b - Trunk Curl Up / McGill Crunches on a Swiss Ball
#95c - Trunk Curl Up / McGill Crunches on a Swiss Ball with Arms Overhead
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