Crunch - Hands Overhead

A simple move that relies on bodyweight alone.

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Instructions

  1. Lie down slowly on the floor with your back flat and knees bent with around a 60-degree angle between the hamstrings and the calves. for best results.
  2. Keep your feet flat on the floor and stretch your arms overhead with your palms crossed. This will be your starting position. for best results.
  3. Curl your upper body forward and bring your shoulder blades just off the floor. At all times, keep your arms aligned with your head, neck and shoulder. Don't move them forward from that position. Exhale as you perform this portion of the movement and hold the contraction for a second. for best results.
  4. Slowly lower down to the starting position as you inhale. for best results.
  5. Repeat this exercise for the recommended amount of repetitions. for best results.

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