Can you do crunches sitting down?!

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  • rlmadrid
    rlmadrid Posts: 694 Member
    No.. We don't have balls here/it wouldn't be acceptable for me to use one.. this is literally an addition to my daily exercise routine which consists of cardio and strength. It's JUST extra. My diet is very good, I exercise a lot. I just want an extra toning boost.

    I make sure that what I do is done well.

    I am going to look up the abs vac stuff!

    The abs vacuum is awesome! I just tried it for the first time...ouch!
  • jimbo_a_logo
    jimbo_a_logo Posts: 26 Member
    sit on a yoga/exercise ball instead of a chair and you will have to use your core all day to stabilise yourself


    this is the best suggestion on here. you're not just taking a couple seconds to do crunches, a stability ball forces you to use your core all day long.

    you can also try keeping a weight by your desk and doing a modified "saxton side bend"


    wellfitlife.me

    I can't imagine many professional office environments allowing you to do this.

    Three words. Yoga Ball Chair.
  • mynameiscarrie
    mynameiscarrie Posts: 963 Member
    I am not spinning around on my chair at work.. and I know the key is diet.. hence why I have lost 17 lbs so far. I just want some ideas for toning and strengthening. Crunches work for me so that's why I want more ideas on how I could strengthen my stomach. THanks for the input so far.

    no need to be snarky... you're not spinning around. just side to side every so often using your obliques. the only thing that should be moving is your hips/legs- your upper body stays straight. just do extra at home if you're not going to take any suggestions... jesus christ.
  • Mom_To_5
    Mom_To_5 Posts: 646 Member
    bump, i sit for 8 hours day at work as well
  • bacamacho
    bacamacho Posts: 306 Member
    You can try scooting to the edge of your chair, grip the sides, lean back and lift your legs up, keeping them straight. Try holding it as long as you can. Or, keep your feet on the ground as you sit at the edge. you can cross your arms over your chest, lean back and crunch in your seat.

    What type of office do you work in where it is acceptable to do this?! This type of exercise also eliminates the possibility of actually working at the same time as your legs are flying around in the air and you are gripping the seat.

    CHILL. This is not flying around it looks more like stretching out your legs. Actually, my office is quite relaxed and this would be OK. Maybe not flying and swinging my legs around, but stretching it is encouraged.
  • queenhiphop
    queenhiphop Posts: 286 Member
    You can try scooting to the edge of your chair, grip the sides, lean back and lift your legs up, keeping them straight. Try holding it as long as you can. Or, keep your feet on the ground as you sit at the edge. you can cross your arms over your chest, lean back and crunch in your seat.

    What type of office do you work in where it is acceptable to do this?! This type of exercise also eliminates the possibility of actually working at the same time as your legs are flying around in the air and you are gripping the seat.
    Congratulations
    CHILL. This is not flying around it looks more like stretching out your legs. Actually, my office is quite relaxed and this would be OK. Maybe not flying and swinging my legs around, but stretching it is encouraged.
  • FatGirlSad
    FatGirlSad Posts: 9
    http://www.wikihow.com/Exercise-Your-Abs-While-Sitting

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