Crunches Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Crunches Rep Standards

Compare your Crunches performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice19
Intermediate55
Advanced102
Elite155

Crunches Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Crunches strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 11759113178
120 lbs< 11959111172
130 lbs< 12059109167
140 lbs< 12159106162
150 lbs< 12258104157
160 lbs< 12358102152
170 lbs< 1235799148
180 lbs< 1235697144
190 lbs< 1245595140
200 lbs< 1245593137
210 lbs< 1245491133
220 lbs1245389130
230 lbs1245287127
240 lbs1235186124
250 lbs2235184121
260 lbs2235082118
270 lbs2234980116
280 lbs2234879113
290 lbs2224777111
300 lbs2224776109
310 lbs3224675106
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 11655108170
100 lbs< 11653102160
110 lbs< 1165197150
120 lbs< 1154992142
130 lbs< 1154788135
140 lbs< 1154584129
150 lbs< 1144380123
160 lbs< 1144277117
170 lbs< 1134074112
180 lbs< 1133971108
190 lbs< 1123768104
200 lbs< 1123666100
210 lbs< 112356396
220 lbs< 111336193
230 lbs< 111325990
240 lbs< 110315787
250 lbs< 110305584
260 lbs< 110295481

Crunches Standards by Age

Discover how Crunches strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1144584130
20< 12055100152
25< 12157104157
30< 12157104157
35< 12157104157
40< 12157104157
45< 1195397147
50< 1164889137
55< 1134280124
60< 1103671111
65< 17306298
70< 13245285
75< 1< 1194473
80< 1< 1143662
85< 1< 1103053
90< 1< 172445
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 193569110
20< 1134483129
25< 1144686133
30< 1144686133
35< 1144686133
40< 1144686133
45< 1124280125
50< 1103874116
55< 183366105
60< 15285893
65< 1< 1225082
70< 1< 1174271
75< 1< 1123560
80< 1< 192851
85< 1< 162243
90< 1< 1< 11736

Crunches Overview

Crunches are a core-strengthening exercise targeting the abdominal muscles through a curling motion of the upper body towards the knees.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

None

How To Perform the Crunches

  1. Lie down on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
  2. Place your hands behind your head, elbows pointing outwards, or cross them over your chest.
  3. Engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine.
  4. Lift your head, neck, and shoulder blades off the floor using your abdominal muscles.
  5. Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly lower back down to the starting position.
  6. Exhale as you lift your upper body and inhale as you lower it back down.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Crunches for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Crunches

  • Avoid pulling on your neck or head to prevent strain; use your abs to lift.
  • Keep your lower back pressed into the floor throughout the movement.
  • Perform the exercise slowly and with control to maximize effectiveness.
  • Modify the range of motion if you have lower back pain or discomfort.

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