Bottle Weighted Frog Crunch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Brevis, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Obliques, Quadriceps, Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus, Sartorius, Iliopsoas, Pectineous
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Weighted Frog Crunch
How to: Bottle Weighted Frog Crunch
- Lie on your back and hold a weighted bottle above your chest.
- Bend your knees and bring your feet together, lifting them slightly off the ground.
- As you exhale, curl your torso towards your legs while keeping the weight above your chest.
- Return to the starting position with control and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Arching the back excessively during the crunch.
- Pulling too hard on the neck instead of using the core.
- Rushing through the movements and losing focus on form.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with a lighter weight if struggling with form.
- You can do the exercise without weights to reduce intensity.
Tips
- Focus on engaging your core throughout the exercise.
- Avoid pulling on your neck; keep your hands lightly supported behind your head.
- Perform the movements slowly to maintain control and maximize effectiveness.
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Tags
core
strength
abs
weighted
crunch
intermediate