Lying Eagle Crunch
The Lying Eagle Crunch mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Lying Eagle Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
How to do the Lying Eagle Crunch
Setup
Lie flat on your back on a mat.
Wrap your right leg around your left, ensuring the right foot hooks behind the left calf (Eagle legs).
Simultaneously, wrap your right arm under your left, palms touching if possible, keeping elbows at shoulder height (Eagle arms).
Execution
Inhale to prepare, engaging your core.
Exhale as you lift your shoulder blades and hips off the floor, bringing your elbows and knees toward each other in the center.
Hold momentarily at the top, squeezing your abdominal muscles.
Inhale as you return to the starting position without letting your head fully touch the floor to keep constant tension on the core.
Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch the wrap of your arms and legs to target the opposite side.
Lying Eagle Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Lying Eagle Crunch work?
The Lying Eagle Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Lying Eagle Crunch?
None. The Lying Eagle Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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