Push Crunch (Dumbbell)

An abdominal isolation exercise combining a crunch movement with a dumbbell pressed forward for added resistance.

Instructions

1. Sit on the floor or a bench with knees bent and feet flat.
2. Hold a dumbbell at chest height with both hands.
3. Engage your core and perform a crunch by bringing your chest toward your knees.
4. As you crunch, press the dumbbell forward while flexing your abdominals.
5. Return to the starting position in a controlled manner.
6. Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions.

Tips

• Focus on crunching through your abs rather than using your arms to move the weight
• Keep your lower back on the floor throughout the movement
• The dumbbell adds resistance; choose an appropriate weight
• Move slowly and deliberately to maximize muscle engagement
• This exercise is effective for isolating the rectus abdominis