Crunch
Crunch is a classic core exercise that explicitly trains your abdominal muscles - part of your core. It also includes your oblique muscles on the sides of your trunk and the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, and hips.
INTERMEDIATE
Circular Arm Crunch
Circular Arm Crunch is a warmup exercise that gets your blood moving and helps to build muscle tone in your shoulders, biceps, and triceps. It also strengthens the core and lower abdominal.
Instructions
- Lie on your back on a Swiss ball. Make sure your hips and lower back are in contact with the ball. Your feet must be on the floor.
- Lift your shoulders and head and lean forward, extending both hands towards the ceiling.
- When you come back from the crunch, rotate your arms and head to the same side in a circle.
Tips
- Try not to sit too high or too low on the stability ball. Position it appropriately in the lower back.
- Keep your head in line with the rest of your body, and do not arch your neck.
- The exercise is designed to emphasize twisting movements. Make sure you are fully twisting on each rep.
Alternative Exercises
Crunch Chop
Crunch Chop is a great move that engages your core, hips, and glutes and improves muscle strength and endurance. This exercise helps to tighten your core, tones your abs and flattens your belly.
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