CRUNCHES - WATCH THE NECK

166. CRUNCHES - WATCH THE NECK One of the big mistakes people make when performing crunches with the hands behind the head is to push the back of the head with the arms. This not only takes some of the pressure off the abdominals, it also puts stress on the neck. Try to keep your elbows pointed outwards at all times and keep your head stationary by locking your eyes on a point on the ceiling.