Dumbbell Crunch Up
The crunch with the legs held straight up and one dumbbell pushed toward the ceiling on straight arms.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on the back, legs raised straight up, one dumbbell held in both hands on straight arms over the chest.
Steps
- Curl the shoulders off the floor, pushing the bell straight up toward the ceiling.
- Keep the arms straight and the legs still.
- Lower the shoulders slowly without letting the bell drift over the face.
Common mistakes
Bell drifting over the face: keep it stacked over the shoulders. Legs swinging to help the curl: hold them still and vertical. Bending the elbows to push: the arms stay straight; the abs lift.
Breathing
Exhale on the crunch, inhale lowering.
