Reverse parallel crunch

Edited by Dr. Massimo Bonazzelli

Synonyms

The inverse parallel crunch exercise is also known as Reverse cruch at the dip bars, Reverse raising flag at the dip bars

Type of Exercise

Reverse parallel crunch is a monoarticular / biarticular exercise

Variants

• Reverse crunch on flat bench press
• Reverse Crunch on Incline Bench
• Reverse Bar Crunch

Reverse parallel crunch: Execution

The starting position sees the athlete suspended at the parallels with the elbows and forearms resting on them while the hands grip them. The torso and neck are immobile, the back is extended, the hips can be extended (bi-articular variant) or flexed to 90 ° (monoarticular variant), while the knees can be extended (difficult) or flexed (easy). column (in the monoarticular variant this is the only action).

Muscles involved in the inverse parallel crunch exercise

Group 0

• Rectus abdominis
• External obliques
• Internal obliques

Action
Flexion of the column

Group 1

• Rectus femoris
• Ilopsoas
• Tensor of the fascia lata
• Long adductor
• Short adductor
• Sartorio
• Pettineo

Action
Hip flexion (optional)

Function of the stabilizing muscles: Stability of the spine and hips, knees, elbows, shoulders and shoulder blades

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