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.
The Double Crunch mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Optional Equipment
Double Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
How to do the Double Crunch
Setup
Lie flat on your back on a exercise mat.
Extend your arms out behind your head.
Keep your legs extended or slightly bent.
Movement
Exhale sharply while simultaneously lifting your shoulder blades off the floor and drawing both knees toward your chest.
Aim to have your elbows meet your knees or shins at the top of the movement.
Ensure your lower back remains pressed into the floor throughout the crunch.
Inhale as you slowly return to the starting position with your arms and legs fully extended, without letting your heels touch the floor.
Double Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Double Crunch work?
The Double Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Double Crunch?
None. The Double Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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