Crunch - Hands Overhead
The Crunch - Hands Overhead is a beginner none (bodyweight) exercise that works the Abs. Follow the steps below.
Target musclesAbs
EquipmentNone (Bodyweight)
LevelBeginner
How to do the Crunch - Hands Overhead
- Lie on the floor with your back flat and knees bent with around a 60-degree angle between the hamstrings and the calves.Keep your feet flat on the floor and stretch your arms overhead with your palms crossed.
- This will be your starting position.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.Slowly lower down to the starting position as you inhale.Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Recommended sets & reps
| Set | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 12 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 2 | 10 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 3 | 8 reps | 30s rest |
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