Upper Abdominal Exercises for Men

     Crunches

     Lie down on the floor with your legs folded at the knees. Keep your hands below the neck and lift up your shoulders. Curl up the shoulders and lift the upper back. Hold in this contracted position for a few seconds. Come back to the original position. Repeat this for 15 to 20 times.

     Butterfly Crunches

     They are same as the crunches with a slight variation. Lie down with the hands folded below your neck. Your knees must be rested on the respective sides of your body. Keep the feet together throughout the exercise. Now in this position, perform the above stated crunches. Repeat this for 15 to 20 times.

     Arm Extension Crunches

     This is also a variation of traditional crunches. Lie down on the floor with your knees folded. Stretch you arms straight above your head and then perform the crunches as usual. Hold on in the contracted position for a few seconds and then resume to the original position. Repeat this for 15 to 20 times.

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