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Starfish Crunch (beginner)
Muscles involved
The beginner starfish crunch reaches an arm toward the opposite leg. It is an easy way to train your abs and coordination.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your arms and legs extended straight out to the sides, forming an 'X' shape on the floor.
- Engage your core and lift your right leg and left arm off the floor, reaching your left hand towards your right foot.
- Pause at the peak of the crunch, feeling a contraction in your obliques.
- Slowly lower your leg and arm back to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your arms and legs straight to increase the lever arm. - Reach your hand towards your opposite foot in a diagonal line. - Squeeze your obliques at the peak of the crunch. - Lower back down with control before switching sides.
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Starfish Crunch (beginner): which muscles does it work?
Starfish Crunch (beginner) mainly works: Abs. It also involves: Rectus abdominis.
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