Target Muscle

    Abs

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    CoreBody Weight

    Overhead Crunch

    A crunch variation where the hands are extended overhead, increasing the challenge to the abdominal muscles and requiring greater core engagement.

    Also Works

    Hip Flexors

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

    2. 2

      Extend your arms straight above your head.

    3. 3

      Engaging your abs, lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward towards your knees.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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