Double Crunch
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| required: | Nothing |
| optional: | Fitness Mat |
| level: | Normal |
| type: | Strength |
| Variations available (16) |
General And Specifics
- this exercise is a combination of the Crunch and the Reverse Crunch
- besides the upper and lower areas of the abs you can strengthen the hip flexors effectively
Starting Position
- lay your back on the ground
- cross the arm in front of your chest (easier) or hold the fingers at the temples (hands are not behind the head)
- stretch out the legs
- the feet are together
- brace the abs and lift the feet slightly
Correct Execution
- raise the shoulders while you bend the legs at the same time and bring the knees towards the chest
- hold this position for a bit
- do not lose the tension of the abs and come back to the starting position slowly
- do not bring the head towards the chest
- do several reps