Dumbbell Straight Arm Crunch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
How to: Dumbbell Straight Arm Crunch
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Hold a dumbbell with both hands above your chest.
- Keep your arms straight as you lift your upper body off the ground, focusing on using your abs to pull yourself up.
- Lower back down with control and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of muscle strength.
- Not fully extending arms during the crunch.
Modifications
- Use a lighter dumbbell to reduce intensity.
- Perform without weight if necessary.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Control the motion to maximize muscle engagement.
Dumbbell Straight Arm Crunch Alternatives
Tags
abs
core
strength
dumbbell
waist
intermediate