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Triceps Crunch
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Triceps Crunch is an effective core strengthening exercise with a primary focus on the hip flexor and lower abdominal regions. Using a dumbbell increases the intensity of the exercise.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Lie face down on the floor with a pair of dumbbells directly above your chest, palms facing each other. Bend your knees to 90 degrees and lift your feet off the floor until your thighs are almost perpendicular to the floor. -
Step 2
Keep your elbows pointing forward as you lower the dumbbells near your ears and straighten your legs. Then return to the starting position by stretching your arms above your head and, at the same time pulling your knees to your chest.
Muscle Groups
Triceps Crunch targets Abs, Delts, Hips, Obliques, Triceps as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Do not arch your lower back as you stretch your legs.
- Don't let your elbows point to the sides as you lower the dumbbells.
- Don't let the dumbbells touch the floor by dropping them behind your head.
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