Reverse Crunch June 12, 2026 One of my go-to exercises for lower-ab focus, compression work, and learning how to control the low back. The key is keeping control of the pelvis and not letting the low back arch off the floor. Start in an extended body position. Arms are behind your head holding something stable. In this example, I’m using a 10 lb dumbbell. Push the low back into the floor. Pull the knees toward the nose as best you can. Control the lower back down to the floor, then extend the legs back out. Do: 1–3 sets 2–5 reps Move slow. Control the position. Don’t just swing the legs. Train what carries over. Bluegrass Barbell Move Better. Lift Better. Filed under #Core
One of my go-to exercises for lower-ab focus, compression work, and learning how to control the low back.
The key is keeping control of the pelvis and not letting the low back arch off the floor.
Start in an extended body position.
Arms are behind your head holding something stable. In this example, I’m using a 10 lb dumbbell.
Push the low back into the floor.
Pull the knees toward the nose as best you can.
Control the lower back down to the floor, then extend the legs back out.
Do:
Move slow. Control the position. Don’t just swing the legs.
Train what carries over.
Bluegrass Barbell
Move Better. Lift Better.