A standard crunch performed while holding a weight plate or dumbbell at the chest, adding progressive overload to the crunch pattern to build thicker, stronger abdominals.
Form tips
Hold the plate firmly against your upper chest — behind-the-head placement increases neck strain.
Focus on curling your ribcage toward your pelvis, not your shoulders toward your knees.
Lower in 2–3 seconds to maximise time under tension during the eccentric phase.
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