does crunches make you look shorter?
482423
I have no idea but I don't see why they would.
647630
Doing crunches tightens the muscles in the stomach, but no matter how tight those muscles are, if there is a layer of "fat" over it (and I'm not saying your fat, we all have it...) then your stomach won't look "tight." So the best thing to do is cut down on carbs and fried foods, combined with crunches. You really don't have to do thousands of crunches to get a great stomach - just do crunches and cut down on fattening foods, fried foods, and unfortunately (the hardest for me) beer...
966374
crunches but not just simple crunches try putting both your hands on the back of your head and raise your head laying flat and lift your legs alitte over 8 inches r till where its stranious and hold for 20 seconds, after every 20 seconds lift your legs pass that and spread them apart in a butterfly motion then drop back into the 8 inch position but NEVER let your feet touch to the ground also keep your hands behind your head raised, your body should make the shape of a skateboard \n\nThe bicycle exercise:\nput your hands on the back of your head(like your relaxing) raise your head, and lift your legs up and move them like your on a bicycle TIP: raising your back off the ground and rocking from side to side (like the song) while doing the bicycle motion will put effect on every area of your stomach and burn fat right off, its going to burn alot but it works \n\n6 Pak exercise:\nnormal crunch position but lift one leg and lift your head on the same side you lift your leg, that works the right or the left side of your stomach: for those of you that dont know normal crunches work the top part of your abs and thats about it but those with short stomachs it works the top and the middle a tad so its just a 4 pack but switcin up and balancing your legs and things of that nature will get the job done
220452
You'll get better results with weighted crunches.
1168319
some good advice from these answers.\n\nI would say "yes" do the crunches and ab work. AND cut out fats and sweets.\n\nIf you ONLY do exercise, you will have strong muscles covered by fat.\nIf you ONLY do diet, you will strip away the fat...but not have the definition of strong muscles.\nSO- do both. Exercise and watch your food intake.\n\nIt all seems to ALWAYS come down to the same answer:\nEat less, exercise more!
465395
You can do crunches.  I would not add weight because you don't want to make your ab muscles bigger, because that will only increase the size of you belly.  You will also not lose weight by doing crunches or sit-ups, diet and exercise is key.
260933
YES\nYOU CAN! :")\n\nStomach crunches first thing in the morning typically as follows:\n\nLie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor "As you are a beginner or if you have neck problems can place a pillow under the head and neck"\nPress your lower back firmly to the floor — there should be no arch at all during the entire movement. \n\nRest your head in your hands, keeping your neck and shoulders relaxed. \n\nTighten your abdominals to slowly lift your shoulders off the floor about 6 inches. \n\nExhale as you crunch up "Remember — squeeze your abs to do the lift, and don't rock in an effort to gain momentum or try to pull your head up with your arms"\nIt helps to keep your elbows back and your chin up, as if you were holding an apple under it. \n\nSlowly relax your stomach muscles to lower your shoulders back to the floor "Don't rush it".\n\nFocus on your form as you move through the crunch from start to finish.\n\nDo two sets of 8 to 12 crunches each\n\n\nKeep on it till you get the perfect belly\nThen never stop and make it your "From Now On" style of life\n\nBest of luck dear :")
579141
Crunches work great.\nHowever, all the crunches in the world will not REVEAL a six pack if it is hidden under fat. \nEat right & do cardio (running is the most effective thing).
649240
Well, the best way to do it is old fasion crunches and do some jogging, you seem small so you dont need to do too much.
264652
I don't think so bec. when you do abdominal crunches you are working your abdominal muscles which are separate from your reproductive system. Then again I maybe wrong
840666
crunches and sittups....or lipo!
929421
You can get a flat stomach by reducing fat by doing aerobic exercise and by changing your diet. Crunches and other ab exercises will only tone your stomach muscles, but they can't be seen if they are under a layer of fat.
1006228
No short cut. No quick way. All short cuts will lead you in to trouble. So adopt a scientific and proven method.\n\nDo work out, eat wisely. I mean low fat high protein diet. Work out include resitance training, cardios and calisthenics. You will surely get the wonderful results with a good shape.\n\nIf you are looking for 6packs abs, I am sorry woman can not have that one for the genetic reasons. We can find the pictures of women in the cover pages of fitness magazines, those are the professionals who take testosterone supplements.\n\nReagarding the crunches. First of all one should know the correct postuer to do it. Sad to say that most of the people do the crunches which effects only the ererctor spinae (low back muslce) and not the targetted rectus abdominus (stomach muscle). So, you check it up your posture,. And you are not supposed to do ab crunches everyday as it effects adversely to your back too.\n\nGood luck. Have a nice day.\n\nYou can write to me if you do like to know more.
733140
crunches work lower stomach and uppers thighs
208302
Fat burning exercises and calorie reduction are key to a slimmer waistline. Crunches tone the midsection, give definition, and aids in burning fat. Sometimes, when the midsection is very flabby the skin just hangs loosely when the weight is lost. Fat burning, calorie reduction, and eating smaller portion at meals are key.
472767
Do variations of ab workouts, not just crunches. Include a good work-out regime and suck in your stomach and stand tall.
102446
a short cut jacket is suppose to make your body appear shorter. don't know how much of that is true though. heard it on what not to wear?