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Double Crunch

Maximize your core engagement with the Double Crunch. This efficient move targets upper and lower abs simultaneously by bringing knees and chest together for a powerful, full-range burn.

Chloe Ting
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Optional Equipment

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Yoga Mat

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

Setup

  1. Lie flat on your back on a exercise mat.

  2. Extend your arms out behind your head.

  3. Keep your legs extended or slightly bent.

Movement

  1. Exhale sharply while simultaneously lifting your shoulder blades off the floor and drawing both knees toward your chest.

  2. Aim to have your elbows meet your knees or shins at the top of the movement.

  3. Ensure your lower back remains pressed into the floor throughout the crunch.

  4. Inhale as you slowly return to the starting position with your arms and legs fully extended, without letting your heels touch the floor.