Crossed-arms Crunch
Muscle Groups: Abs
Crossed-arms Crunch focuses on Abs.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Crossed-arms Crunch with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- 2
Cross your arms over your chest, placing each hand on the opposite shoulder.
- 3
Engage your abdominal muscles and slowly lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the floor.
- 4
Continue to lift until your shoulder blades are just off the floor, focusing on contracting your abs.
- 5
Hold briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
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