Crunch-Off is a minigame in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth) that requires you to beat bodybuilders in a series of sit-up battles. Read on to find out how to unlock Crunch-Off, how to play, tips and tricks, and rewards for completing it!

How to Play Crunch-Off (Sit-Up) Minigame and Strategy

1. Press the Buttons at the Right Rhythm
2. Turn Off Adaptive Triggers
3. Beat Bodybuilders to Earn Rewards

Press the Buttons at the Right Rhythm

In Crunch-Off, players need to press a sequence of buttons in order at a certain rhythm while performing sit-ups. This rhythm will start off slow, but will get progressively faster. In addition, the button sequence on the screen will fade away, leaving you to follow the rhythm by yourself.

If players make a mistake, Tifa will max out and take a break, leaving her incapable of doing another sit-up for a short period. Afterwards, you will continue as you did at the start.

Remember the Button Sequence

To ace in a Crunch-Off, it will be useful to memorize the button sequences of each sit-ups beforehand. Normally, it will start with the first button sequence, but should you opt to retry the minigame from the start, it may switch to the second button sequence.

The button sequence will not change in the middle of a Crunch-Off.

Golden Ring Requires Repeated Presses

When the Golden Ring appears in the sequence, it will require you to mash the button. Should this be the case, the button sequence will reappear on the screen to notify you of which button you need to press repeatedly.

Green Ring Requires a Half Press, Ending in a Full Press

When the Green Ring appears in the sequence, it will require you to half press the button until the circle fills up, and finish by fully pressing down the button. You don't need to release the button between the half press and the full press.

If you're having trouble with this one, err on the side of pressing too lightly rather than too heavily, as there's no penalty for pressing too lightly, while pressing too heavily will cause Tifa to wipe out.

Turn Off Adaptive Triggers

The default setting for Adaptive Triggers sets a significant amount of resistance for the L2 and R2 triggers, making them harder to press down. As you are required to press these buttons repeatedly for this Minigame, it's recommended to navigate to System > Options > Gameplay > Trigger Effect Function and set the value to 0 to make the game significantly easier.

Do More Sit-Ups When Your Opponent Maxes Out

Keep in mind that even your opponents can max out, allowing you to get ahead. Keep an eye out for these openings to crunch more than your opponent and be sure to not make a mistake to maximize the opportunity.

Making sure that you're pressing the right buttons is way better than risking an error by rushing things. That is not to say that you should slow down completely. Find the maximum speed you're comfortable in and stick to that.

Say the Sequence Out Loud

This tip may seem unorthodox, but saying the button sequence out loud as you press them actually works wonders for remembering the sequence, allowing you to focus on speed.

The buttons will be may remain the same (left and right toggles), but speaking the buttons might just come in handy. This is also especially helpful when the buttons disappear from the screen.

Beat Bodybuilders to Earn Rewards

Each stage of Crunch-Off will pit you against bodybuilders, each stronger than the last. To get the ultimate prize, you need to outnumber their crunches, which leaves less margin for error.

Reach 50 to Beat Jules' Record

Jules will be your final opponent in Crunch-Off. The button sequences may be randomized each try, but Jules will always end around 49 to 50 crunches. You will need to reach 51 or higher to defeat him.

Crunch-Off (Sit-Up) Minigame Location and Rewards

Complete “Bodybuilders in a Bind” Side Quest

To unlock Crunch-Off, you need to reach Chapter 7 and complete the “Bodybuilders in a Bind” Side Quest in the Corel Region. The quest-giver is Jules, an old friend from Midgar, who is located at a gym southwest of Costa del Sol.

The Crunch-Off minigame can be repeated even after finishing the quest.

Bodybuilders in a Bind Quest Guide

Champion Belt for Defeating Jules

Just as it was in the Remake, Jules will be your final opponent. After defeating his sit-up record in Crunch-Off, you will be rewarded the Champion Belt accessory, which gives off 10% Max HP and an additional 5 to Strength!

Apart from the Champion Belt, there are other items that you can win for each stage, such as the Supernatural Wristguards, a Chakra Materia ★★★, and some Celeris.

List of Accessories

FF7 Rebirth Related Guides

List of All Available Minigames

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All Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Minigames
Piano Minigame	Hustle de Chocobo
Moogle MIschief	Dolphin Show Minigame
Junon Parade and All 7th Infantry Locations	Fort Condor
Cactuar Caper and All Cactuar Locations	Run Wild
Card Carnival (Costa del Sol Queen's Blood Challenges)	Pirate's Rampage
Wheelie Rendezvous	Minecart Adventure
G-Bike Minigame	Desert Rush
Galactic Saviors	3D Brawler
Chocobo Races	Musclehead Colosseum
Jumpfrog	Crunch-Off
Glide de Chocobo	Cactuar Crush
Gears and Gambits	Gold Saucer Queen's Blood Challenges