Alternating Stepback Crunch

1. Starting Position:

   • Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.

   • Keep your arms bent at your sides, and engage your core (tighten your stomach muscles).

2. Step Back:

   • Step back with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position. Your left knee should be directly above your left ankle, and your right knee should hover just above the ground.

   • Ensure your back stays straight, and don’t lean forward.

3. Opposite Crunch Movement:

   • As you lunge back, raise your left arm straight up towards the ceiling.

   • Simultaneously, lift and bring your right knee up towards your chest and your right elbow down towards your knee.

4. Return to Start:

   • Lower your right leg back down and return to the standing position while lowering your left arm back to your side.

   • This completes one repetition.

5. Repetition:

   • Repeat the movement for a set number of repetitions (e.g., 10-15), then switch legs and repeat on the other side.

Key Tips:

• Maintain a strong core throughout the exercise to help with balance and support.

• Focus on smooth movements rather than speed to ensure proper form.

• Keep your head up and look forward while performing the exercise.