Intermediate
Circular Arm Crunch
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
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.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
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. -
Step 2
Lift your shoulders and head and lean forward, extending both hands towards the ceiling. -
Step 3
When you come back from the crunch, rotate your arms and head to the same side in a circle.
Muscle Groups
Circular Arm Crunch targets Abs, Hips, Obliques as seen below.
Exercise 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.
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