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Please read our guidelines section before attempting any of our free weight muscle building abs exercises.

High Barbell Floor Crunches Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Technique Experienced + Tough Upper Abdominals Middle Abdominals Mass Strength
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed A barbell and a suitable amount of weight
Equipment Guide Check out our collection of top quality smith machines
Stretching Exercise Guide Read our abs stretching exercise guide before starting
Muscle Group Guide Also see information about the abdominals muscles

High Barbell Floor Crunches Technique Instructions

High Floor Barbell Abs Crunches
Technique - Start by placing the barbell on the floor with a suitable amount of weight attached. Sit down on the floor in an area that will provide enough room to perform the exercise. Position your feet so that your legs are in a triangular position and lay back onto the floor. Grip the barbell keeping your arms straight and solid in a wide position with your palms facing upwards. Lift the barbell from the floor and start the exercise when ready. Exhale as you pull your upper body upwards keeping your arms straight and solid until you feel your abs muscles contract. Hold this position for a count of 1. Inhale as you lower your upper body back down in a slow, controlled manner again keeping arms straight and solid. Do not allow the barbell to touch the floor or allow any longer than a 1 count before starting the next rep as this will maintain pressure on the abs muscles and increase the overall benefits of the exercise.

High Barbell Floor Crunches Video