Crunch - Hands Overhead
How to do the Crunch - Hands Overhead with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
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How to do the Crunch - Hands Overhead
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Lie on the floor with your back flat and knees bent with around a 60-degree angle between the hamstrings and the calves.
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Keep your feet flat on the floor and stretch your arms overhead with your palms crossed. This will be your starting position.
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Curl your upper body forward and bring your shoulder blades just off the floor. At all times, keep your arms aligned with your head, neck and shoulder. Don't move them forward from that position. Exhale as you perform this portion of the movement and hold the contraction for a second.
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Slowly lower down to the starting position as you inhale.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Crunch - Hands Overhead: common questions
What muscles does the Crunch - Hands Overhead work?
The Crunch - Hands Overhead primarily works the Abs.
Is the Crunch - Hands Overhead suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Crunch - Hands Overhead is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Crunch - Hands Overhead?
None. The Crunch - Hands Overhead is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Crunch - Hands Overhead a compound or isolation exercise?
The Crunch - Hands Overhead is an isolation exercise, it targets the abs through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Crunch - Hands Overhead with correct form?
Lie on the floor with your back flat and knees bent with around a 60-degree angle between the hamstrings and the calves. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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