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StrengthBeginner

Crunch (Cross-Body)

Equipment:Body Only
Type:Compound
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Abdominals, Obliques

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie flat on back, knees bent, feet flat.

  2. 2

    Hands lightly behind head, elbows wide.

  3. 3

    Engage core. Exhale, lift shoulders off floor.

  4. 4

    Simultaneously twist torso, bringing one elbow (e.g., right) towards opposite knee (left).

  5. 5

    Focus on lifting shoulder across, not just elbow.

  6. 6

    Inhale, slowly lower back to start.

  7. 7

    Repeat on other side (left elbow to right knee).

  8. 8

    Continue alternating.