Arm Table-Top Under Crunch
The Arm Table-Top Under Crunch mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Arm Table-Top Under Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Obliques
How to do the Arm Table-Top Under Crunch
Setup
Lie flat on a mat with your back fully supported.
Lift your legs with knees bent at a 90-degree angle, keeping your shins parallel to the ground (this is the tabletop position).
Movement
Engagement: Engage your core by drawing your navel towards your spine.
The Crunch: Exhale and peel your upper back and shoulder blades off the floor, reaching your hands toward your knees.
Return: Inhale and slowly lower your upper body back down to the mat, maintaining the 90-degree bend in your knees throughout the motion.
Consistency: Keep the lower back pressed into the floor for the entire duration of the movement.
Arm Table-Top Under Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Arm Table-Top Under Crunch work?
The Arm Table-Top Under Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Arm Table-Top Under Crunch?
None. The Arm Table-Top Under Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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