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Curl-up: Here is everything about this exercise you should know

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Curl-up is a very common exercise form. People with a lot of belly fat can do this exercise as part of their fitness regime. They are often known as crunches too.

Doing a perfect curl-up takes time and regularity. Doing curl-ups will increase your core and abdomen strength. You can do this exercise every day without hesitation or excuse. Let’s get to know more about this exercise now and what are its benefits.


What is Curl-up?

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3: Keep one leg stretched and the other one bent.

4: For the leg that is bent, place your feet flat on the floor.

5: Now slowly raise your neck, head, and shoulders till you can feel your stomach muscles working.

6: Count till three and go back to the starting position.

7: Remember not to hold your breath.

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8: Repeat for 10 reps.

9: After that, change the leg and repeat the above steps.


What are the muscles that are targeted?

The main muscles that are targeted are:

  • Rectus Abdominalis
  • External oblique
  • Internal oblique
  • Transvers Abdominalis
  • Hip Flexors

Health benefits

Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee


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