Beginner
Crossed-Arms Crunch
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Crossed-Arms Crunch, also called cross-body crunches, are a bodyweight ab exercise that helps build core muscles and tone your oblique muscles. This exercise helps to strengthen the sculpt the waist, core, and tone the abdominal wall.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Lie on your back and cross your arms over your chest. Bend your knees and place your feet firmly on the floor. This is your starting position. -
Step 2
Brace your core and lift your shoulders and upper back off the floor. Hold at the top for a second and then return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Crossed-Arms Crunch targets Abs, Hips, Obliques as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Don't get too high. Raise your torso just enough so that your shoulder blades are off the floor.
- Be sure to lower your torso to the floor at the end of each rep.
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