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Crunch (Hands Overhead)
The Crunch (Hands Overhead) is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the core assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Abs
- Also works
- Core
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Body part
- Waist
Step by step
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Extend your arms straight overhead so they rest on the floor behind you.
- Engage your core and lift your shoulders off the ground while keeping your arms extended.
- Reach your hands upward as your torso curls, avoiding pulling with your arms.
- Pause at the top while squeezing your abs.
- Slowly lower your torso back to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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One of 800 exercises in Bravel
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