tummy crunch
Definition
Noun: An exercise specifically performed to strengthen the abdominal muscles. It typically involves lying on one's back with knees bent and curling the shoulders and upper back toward the knees to contract the abdominal muscles.
Usage
The term "tummy crunch" refers to a specific physical exercise. It is commonly used in fitness, health, and casual contexts. - It is a countable noun (e.g., do ten tummy crunches). - It is often used with verbs like do, perform, complete, or hold.
Examples
- Basic Usage:
- She does 50 tummy crunches every morning as part of her core workout.
- The fitness instructor demonstrated the correct form for a tummy crunch.
- In Instructions:
- Start your routine with three sets of fifteen tummy crunches.
- Remember to exhale as you lift up during the tummy crunch.
Advanced Usage
- "tummy crunch" vs. "sit-up": While both target the abdomen, a traditional "sit-up" involves a fuller range of motion, lifting the entire back off the floor, whereas a "tummy crunch" typically involves only curling the shoulder blades off the floor.
- For isolating the upper abs, a tummy crunch is more effective than a full sit-up.
Variants and Related Words
- Crunch (n): A common shortened form of "tummy crunch" or "abdominal crunch."
- He finished his set of crunches.
- Abdominal crunch (n): A more formal or technical term for the same exercise.
- Core exercise (n): A general category of exercises, including tummy crunches, that strengthen the muscles of the torso.
Synonyms
- Abdominal crunch: The direct formal synonym.
- Stomach crunch: A less common variant.
Antonyms
- Back extension: An exercise that strengthens the muscles opposite the abdominals (the erector spinae in the lower back).
Noun
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an exercise designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles
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