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Crunch, Arms Overhead

Type: Abs

An even more challenging version of the standard crunch. Placing the arms out above the head increases the intensity on the abdominal muscles.

Level :

Intermediate

Equipment : No

	Abdominals
	Obliques

Crunch, Arms Overhead Steps:

Step 1:

Lie on your back on a gym mat with knees bent & feet firmly placed on the floor.

Step 2:

Tighten the ab muscles and draw them in towards the spine. Maintain this throughout the exercise movement.

Step 3:

Raise the arms straight out directly above the head.

Step 4:

Tense the abdominals to lift and curl the shoulders & chest towards the knees.

Step 5:

Make sure the lower back stays in contact with the mat and the arms stay above the head.

Step 6:

Lower yourself back down to the beginning.

Top Tip:

To get the most out of this exercise, keep your lower back on the floor and move your shoulders and head towards the ceiling. This should be a very small movement which should only occur in the abdominals and not the hips.

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