Starfish Crunch (Beginner)
From lying in a star, one arm and the opposite straight leg rise to meet over the body, one pair at a time.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on the back with the arms and legs spread wide in a star.
Steps
- Lift one straight leg and reach the opposite hand to it.
- Curl the shoulder off the floor to meet the leg.
- Lower both and switch to the other pair.
Common mistakes
Yanking the leg up with momentum: lift it under control. Bending the knee to reach: keep it straight and reach as far as you can. Lower back arching as the leg lowers: press it into the floor.
Breathing
Exhale on the crunch, inhale lowering.
