The genuine issue? You're doing crunches all wrong. Most people perform a crunch from the upper body instead of the ab area, which works your neck muscles, not your abs.
Picture your spine. It can twist back, forward, and around, however the structure stays connected together in one line. If performed properly, crunches will keep your spine in line from lower back to head. Be that as it may, in the event that you let the head slack, you're leaving your neck powerless against a strain. Best case, this slight pressure results in the gentle distress that'll shield you from producing enough reps to ever really observe abs in the mirror. But with enough pressure, this improper form can actually lead to a bulging disc, which comes with serious pain, numbness, and muscle weakness. No bueno!
Visualize holding a apple between your chin and your chest. If you don't squeeze, you'll drop it, but too much pressure will squish the fruit, making bruises all over the apple (If visualizing just isn't working, try folding up a towel and squeezing it between your chin and your chest.) So, retract your chin. Remember the elbows and abs are not connected. The abs have no idea what your elbows are doing so it's ok if your elbows aren't opened wide. But, your neck is connected to your spine so no pushing your head forward with your hands.
I hope this helps you the next time you hit the mat for some ab work.
In health,
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