Crunch arms straight

Muscles involved

AbsObliques

How to do it

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent 60° and your feet supported on the floor. 2. Extend your arms straight towards the ceiling with your palms facing each other. 3. Exhale and lift the upper part of your back, bringing your chest towards your pelvis. 4. Hold the abdominal contraction for one second and return in a controlled manner to the starting position.

Equipment required

Peso corporal

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Rectus abdominisObliques

Tips

- Keep your neck relaxed, avoiding pulling it with your hands. - Exhale when contracting, bringing your ribs towards your pelvis. - The lower part of your back should remain in contact with the floor.

Difficulty