Crunch

Crunch is a core exercise focused on Rectus abdominis. You can review average reps and rep standards on one page.

Crunch

Average reps: Intermediate

Reference for an intermediate lifter.

Men 55
Women 44

Crunch: Average reps

Level Men Women
Beginner < 1 < 1
Novice 19 12
Intermediate 55 44
Advanced 102 84
Elite 155 131

Note: These values estimate average reps that can be completed in one set. Bodyweight, range of motion, tempo, and other personal factors can affect performance. See the detailed tables below.

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Crunch: Rep standards

Men by bodyweight (kg) [Reps]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
50< 11557111176
55< 11757109170
60< 11957106164
65< 12057104158
70< 12056101153
75< 1215599148
80< 1215596144
85< 1215494139
90< 1225391135
95< 1225289131
1001225187128
1051215085124
1101214983121
1152214881118
1202214779115
1252214678112
1302204676110
1352204574107
1403204473105

Men by age [Reps]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15< 1124382128
20< 1185398150
25< 11955102155
30< 11955102155
35< 11955102155
40< 11955102155
45< 1175195145
50< 1144687135
55< 1114078122
60< 183469109
65< 15286096
70< 11225083
75< 1< 1174271
80< 1< 1123460
85< 1< 182851
90< 1< 152243

Women by bodyweight (kg) [Reps]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
40< 11454107170
45< 11451101158
50< 1144995148
55< 1134790139
60< 1134585131
65< 1134381124
70< 1124177118
75< 1113973113
80< 1113770107
85< 1103667103
90< 110346498
95< 110336294
100< 19315991
105< 19305787
110< 18295584
115< 18285381
120< 18275178

Women by age [Reps]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15< 173367108
20< 1114281127
25< 1124484131
30< 1124484131
35< 1124484131
40< 1124484131
45< 1104078123
50< 183672114
55< 163164103
60< 13265691
65< 1< 1204880
70< 1< 1154069
75< 1< 1103358
80< 1< 172649
85< 1< 142041
90< 1< 1< 11534

Note: The table values are reference rep counts for one set. Bodyweight data can help estimate relative load, while age data can show trend differences.

Muscles worked

Group Muscles
Primary muscles Rectus abdominis
Secondary muscles External obliques
Stabilizers Rectus abdominis, External obliques
Grip None

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How to read the table

Level Description Distribution
Beginner Has learned proper form and trained consistently for at least 1 month. Bottom 5%
Novice Has trained consistently for at least 6 months. Top 80%
Intermediate Has trained consistently for at least 2 years. Top 50%
Advanced Has trained consistently for more than 5 years. Top 20%
Elite Has specialized in this exercise for more than 5 years. Top 5%

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