Crunch + Weight Twist

Crunch + Weight Twist

Setup

Lie supine on a mat with knees bent and holding dumbbell over chest with both arms extended.

Movement Instructions

Flex waist (contract abdominal) to raise upper torso and roll shoulders up off the ground. At the top of the movement, rotate the weight 90 degrees clockwise, then 180 degrees counter-clockwise before returning to original position. Keep arms fully extended with weight in the air and point chin to the ceiling through movement. Return to original position. Repeat.

Comments

Keep chin pointed ot the ceiling and do not rock head to help movement with momentum. Keep arms extended throughout, do not bend elbows or swing weight to help movement.

Primary Muscle

Abs

Supporting Muscles

Core

Triceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Environment

Floor/Mat

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