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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Abs

Equipment Required

Bodyweight

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Rotation

Secondary Muscles

Hip Flexors

Exercise Description

The straight arm bent knee crunch exercise targets your abs while keeping your arms straight and knees bent. It builds core strength and muscle definition.

How To

1. Lie flat on your back with knees bent at 90 degrees and feet flat on the floor 2. Extend your arms straight up toward the ceiling, keeping them directly above your shoulders 3. Engage your core and lift your shoulder blades off the ground while keeping your arms straight 4. Focus on crunching your abs as you perform the straight arm bent knee crunch movement 5. Lower back down slowly and repeat for your desired reps

Form Tips

• Keep your arms perfectly straight throughout the entire straight arm bent knee crunch movement • Don't pull on your neck - let your abs do all the work • Keep your feet planted firmly on the ground • Breathe out as you crunch up, breathe in as you lower down

Common Mistakes

• Bending your arms during the straight arm bent knee crunch instead of keeping them straight • Using momentum to swing up instead of controlled ab contraction • Lifting your lower back off the ground when performing straight arm bent knee crunch

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