{"id":8038,"date":"2020-08-04T18:39:57","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T18:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=8038"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"how-many-calories-do-you-burn-doing-crunches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-doing-crunches\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Calories Do You Burn Doing Crunches: Mastering This Killer Ab-Sculpting Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-doing-crunches\/#What_Are_Crunches\" >What Are Crunches?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-doing-crunches\/#What_Muscles_Do_Crunches_Work\" >What Muscles Do Crunches Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-doing-crunches\/#How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Doing_Crunches\" >How Many Calories Do You Burn Doing Crunches?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-doing-crunches\/#What_About_Other_Types_Of_Crunches\" >What About Other Types Of Crunches?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-doing-crunches\/#Are_Crunches_Good_For_Weight_Loss\" >Are Crunches Good For Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-doing-crunches\/#How_To_Do_Crunches_Properly\" >How To Do Crunches Properly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-doing-crunches\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Crunches\"><\/span><b>What Are Crunches?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each workout consists of sets of exercises, and people always adjust them to their needs. There is always an exercise that is considered to be the most effective for certain muscle groups. For buttocks and quads, the go-to exercise is a squat, for biceps and triceps, it\u2019s a push-up or a pull-up. Those who dream of rippling biceps pack their workout routine with zounds of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/outer-bicep-workout\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercises that target arms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> muscles. Those who strive for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greek god torso<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> try to hone their focus on their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-workout\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pull-ups-for-abs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">abdominal muscles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by churning out Russian twists and crunches. Crunches are a calisthenic exercise, which means that they target large groups of muscles and generally don\u2019t require any additional equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Doing_Crunches\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41518 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-1-73db875f23.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A classic crunch involves raising your shoulders and head off the floor, by using the sole force of your core muscles. Although you feel how your abdominal muscles contract during the crunch, it is not the best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pull-ups-for-abs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ab-defining exercise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Performing different types of crunches may improve the result and add to the process of building a six-pack. However, the best option is to combine exercises that focus on your core from different angles and involve different mechanisms of action. Stick around to find out more about what muscles do crunches work, are crunches good for weight loss, how many calories do you burn doing crunches, and how to do crunches properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Muscles_Do_Crunches_Work\"><\/span><b>What Muscles Do Crunches Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different types of crunches, that focus primarily on the same group of muscles, but with the bigger emphasis on different muscles of that group. The classic crunch aims mainly at your rectus abdominis also involving your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/oblique-stretches\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obliques<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The rectus abdominis, or your \u201csix-pack muscles\u201d stretch vertically from the pubic bone upward to the ribs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The obliques, which are divided into internal and external obliques, are also a part of the abdominal muscles group<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They stretch on the sides of your torso (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.webmd.com\/internal-obliques\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), with internal obliques lying beneath external obliques, and are interconnected with the rectus abdominis. Together the abdominal muscles play the key role in your posture, balance, and movements of your torso and hips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/\">Crunch Vs. Sit-Up: Which Is The Best Exercise To Work Your Core And Why?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Doing_Crunches_Mastering_This_Killer_Ab_Sculpting_Move\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33403 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Doing_Crunches\"><\/span><b>How Many Calories Do You Burn Doing Crunches?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your main goal is not to build abs, but to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/14-day-plank-challenge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lose weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you may wonder how many calories do you burn doing crunches. The number of calories that you burn during any physical activity depends on a lot of factors, including your weight, height, sex, age, intensity, and duration of that activity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319731#factors-influencing-daily-calorie-burn-and-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). An average 125- (56kg), 155- (70kg), and 185-pound (84kg) person burns around 45, 55, and 66 calories per 10 minutes of moderate-intensity crunches respectively. 10 minutes of vigorous crunches burn 80, 99, and 118 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/diet-and-weight-loss\/calories-burned-in-30-minutes-of-leisure-and-routine-activities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In order to estimate how many calories, you personally burn, you can use our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calories burned calculator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, if you want to get a more accurate result, and calculate how many calories you burn doing crunches in a minute, use the following formula:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Number of calories burned per minute =<\/b> <b>(MET \u00d7 3.5 \u00d7 your weight in kg) \/ 200\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MET of crunches varies depending on the intensity, and may equal 2.8 (light effort), 3.8 (moderate effort), and rarely 8 (vigorous effort) (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/prevention.sph.sc.edu\/tools\/docs\/documents_compendium.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To calculate your weight in kg, divide your weight in pounds by 2.2.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you weigh 165 pounds, which is 75 kilograms, 1 minute of performing crunches with moderate effort will burn (3.8 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00d7 3.5 \u00d7 75) \/ 200 which equals<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.9 calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An average person performs 30 crunches in a minute, burning around 5 calories<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, in order to calculate how many calories do you burn doing 100 crunches, all you need is to multiply the number of calories you burn in a minute by 3.3, which is how many minutes it takes to perform 100 crunches. An average person would burn 16.6 calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Doing_Crunches_Mastering_This_Killer_Ab_Sculpting_Move\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32599 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Other_Types_Of_Crunches\"><\/span><b>What About Other Types Of Crunches?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of types of crunches, some of the most popular include bicycle crunches, reverse crunches and crunches on the ball. That is not surprising, as they were rated as some of the best exercises for abdominal muscles (<\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). As a bicycle crunch, which is also called the bicycle maneuver, was ranked number 1 on the list of best ab exercises, a lot of people take more interest in them. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bicycle crunches are a variation of a classic crunch. Along with rectus abdominis and obliques that are involved in a classic crunch, they also engage your quadriceps and intercostals. Although they incorporate more muscles, they still do not burn that many calories. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you are curious how many calorie<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s do <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you burn doing 100 bicycle crunches, or how many calories <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do y<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ou burn doing crunches on a ball, you may be disappointed to find out that they burn the same number of calories as the classic crunch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Doing_Crunches_Mastering_This_Killer_Ab_Sculpting_Move\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Doing_Crunches_Mastering_This_Killer_Ab_Sculpting_Move\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32602 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"how many calories do you burn doing crunches\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Crunches_Good_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Are Crunches Good For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are still wondering \u201cHow many crunches should I do a day to lose weight?\u201d, here is your answer:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one pound (0.45kg) of fat equals 3500 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), so, using the above-given information, you can calculate that in order to burn that amount of fat, an average person must do 21,875 crunches. To shed 1 pound (0.45kg) a week, you need to perform 3,125 crunches a day. This number is quite high, to say the least. Frankly speaking, it sounds impossible and dangerous. Especially considering that you are not likely to perform crunches for a long period of time, and in one workout all the sets of crunches combined usually take from 5 to 10 minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, in other words, crunches are not as effective at helping you slim down, as they may seem. That is why if you want to lose weight, you should reconsider what tools you use for that, as there are a lot of exercises that promise a much better weight loss effect than crunches. Another important factor that greatly affects weight loss is nutrition. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat healthy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1500-calorie-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decrease your caloric intake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it will undoubtedly propel you to your goal (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/healthy-weight\/start-losing-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/\">7 Day Diet Plan To Lose 10 Pounds For People In A Time Crunch<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Doing_Crunches_Mastering_This_Killer_Ab_Sculpting_Move\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32603 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"how many calories do you burn doing crunches\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Do_Crunches_Properly\"><\/span><b>How To Do Crunches Properly<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any other type of exercise, it is extremely important to perform a crunch properly. It will not only prevent any possible injuries but will also maximize the benefits from the exercise. Before you get down to crunches, here are some recommendations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid rapid and abrupt movements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your lower back should remain pressed to the mat throughout the whole exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not push yourself too hard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop the exercise whenever you feel any discomfort in your lower back<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not begin any new workout plan without discussing it with a health specialist<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you followed all the recommendations, you can start performing crunches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Doing_Crunches_Mastering_This_Killer_Ab_Sculpting_Move\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32604 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"how many calories do you burn doing crunches\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>In order to properly do a crunch, follow these instructions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie down on the exercise mat, with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect your hands behind your head and spread your elbows to the sides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contract your abdominal muscles, and while keeping your lower back pressed to the mat, lift your shoulders and upper back off the floor, and pull your rib cage toward your pelvis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pause for a second, inhale and slowly pull your back down to the mat. That is one repetition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>During a crunch, avoid the following mistakes (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/exercise\/top-10-gym-exercises-done-incorrectly\/\">4<\/a>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting your upper back too high off the mat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tucking the chin too far into your chest, and trying to use the force of your hands to lift your head and shoulders off the ground<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not contracting your abdominal muscles throughout the exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jerking your head off the floor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crunches are a calisthenic exercise, which focuses mainly on your rectus abdominis, or a \u201csix-pack\u201d, and your obliques. Despite being considered one of the best ab exercises, crunches are not very effective when it comes to burning calories. You can calculate how many calories you burn doing crunches with the formula that we explained above. An average person performs 30 crunches per minute, burning only 5 calories. So if you want to successfully trim a couple of inches, it is better to perform a more high-intensity activity, keeping in mind that your eating habits make up 80% of your weight loss success. Before starting any new exercise routine, or dietary plan, it is highly recommended to consult a doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_Doing_Crunches\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are Crunches? Each workout consists of sets of exercises, and people always adjust them to their needs. There is always an exercise that is considered to be the most effective for certain muscle groups. For buttocks and quads, the go-to exercise is a squat, for biceps and triceps, it\u2019s a push-up or a pull-up. 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