Crunch Chop

Muscle Groups: Abs

Crunch Chop focuses on Abs, with Hips working as supporting muscles.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Crunch Chop with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.

  2. 2

    Hold a light weight or clasp your hands together above your chest, arms extended.

  3. 3

    Engage your core and lift your head and shoulders off the floor, performing a crunch.

  4. 4

    As you crunch, rotate your torso and bring your hands or the weight diagonally across your body towards one hip.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower your upper body back to the starting position, extending your arms back above your chest.

  6. 6

    Alternate sides with each repetition, performing the chop towards the other hip on the next crunch.

Secondary Muscles

While Crunch Chop primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.

Related Exercises

If you enjoyed Crunch Chop, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.

These exercises work the same primary muscles as Crunch Chop, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.

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