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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Abs

Equipment Required

Bodyweight

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Static

Secondary Muscles

Hip Flexors

Exercise Description

The hands overhead ab crunch exercise targets your core muscles more intensely by adding arm resistance. It builds stronger abs and better core stability than regular crunches.

How To

1. Lie flat on your back with knees bent and feet planted on the floor 2. Extend both arms straight overhead, reaching toward the ceiling with your hands 3. Engage your core and slowly lift your shoulder blades off the ground while keeping arms overhead 4. Hold the hands overhead ab crunch position for 2-3 seconds at the top 5. Lower back down slowly and repeat for your target reps

Form Tips

• Keep your arms straight and reaching up throughout the entire hands overhead ab crunch movement • Focus on lifting your chest toward your knees, not just your head • Breathe out as you crunch up and breathe in as you lower down • Keep your lower back pressed against the floor during the hands overhead ab crunch

Common Mistakes

• Pulling your arms forward instead of keeping them overhead during the hands overhead ab crunch • Using momentum to swing up instead of controlled muscle movement • Lifting your head too much and straining your neck during the hands overhead ab crunch

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