Legs-Up Crunch Twist

Twist Crunch with Legs Up Instructions

1. Starting Position:
- Lie on your back on a comfortable mat or floor.
- Extend your legs straight up towards the ceiling, keeping them together.
- Your arms should be bent and hands placed gently behind your head or crossed over your chest for support.

2. Engaging Your Core:
- Tighten your abdominal muscles to prepare for the movement. This engages your core, helping you maintain stability throughout the exercise.

3. The Crunch:
- Slowly lift your upper body off the ground by curling your torso towards your knees.
- During this movement, keep your elbows wide and avoid pulling on your neck with your hands.

4. Twisting:
- As you lift, twist your torso to one side (let's say the right side).
- Aim to bring your right elbow towards your left knee while keeping your legs raised.
- Focus on using your abdominal muscles to control the movement rather than momentum.

5. Return to Starting Position:
- Lower your upper body back to the ground while keeping the legs elevated.
- Make sure to control the descent and do not plop back down.

6. Repeat:
- Perform another crunch with a twist to the other side (left side).
- Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions, typically 10-15 reps per side.

7. Completion:
- After completing the desired sets, lower your legs back down to the floor and relax your body.
- Take a moment to breathe deeply and allow your core to relax.

Tips:

- Keep a slow and controlled pace to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.
- Breathe out as you crunch up and twist, and breathe in as you lower yourself back down.
- If you're new to this exercise, start with fewer repetitions and gradually increase as you build strength.