Arm Long Crunch
Strengthen your core with Arm Long Crunch! This exercise targets your abs for a tighter, stronger midsection.
The Arm Long Crunch mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Arm Long Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques
Arm Long Crunch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Arm Long Crunch
Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
Extend your arms straight behind your head, keeping them clasped and next to your ears throughout the exercise.
Engage your core muscles by pulling your belly button towards your spine.
Slowly curl your upper body off the floor, lifting your shoulder blades without straining your neck. Your arms should remain straight and aligned with your head.
Raise yourself up until your upper back is off the ground but ensure that your lower back remains in contact with the floor to maintain proper form and prevent injury.
Pause for a second at the top of the motion, contracting your abdominal muscles.
Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position to complete one repetition.
Perform the desired number of repetitions and sets, ensuring to maintain proper form throughout.
Remember to keep the movement controlled and avoid using momentum to lift your upper body. Exhale as you crunch upwards and inhale as you return to the starting position.
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Arm Long Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Arm Long Crunch work?
The Arm Long Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Arm Long Crunch?
None. The Arm Long Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Arm Long Crunch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Ab Roller Crunch, Cocoon Crunch, Against-Wall Crunch and Crunch.
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