Long Arm Crunch
The crunch with both arms held straight up toward the ceiling, the reach carrying the shoulders up off the floor.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on the back, knees bent, feet flat, arms straight and pointing at the ceiling.
Steps
- Reach the hands higher, curling the shoulders off the floor.
- Keep the arms vertical as the trunk rises.
- Lower the shoulders slowly, arms still up.
Common mistakes
Swinging the arms forward to get up: they point straight up the whole time. Reaching with the arms only: the shoulder blades must leave the floor. Bouncing off the floor: pause before each rep.
Breathing
Exhale on the crunch, inhale lowering.
