Starfish Crunch (advanced) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Iliopsoas, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- advanced
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Advanced Crunch, Starfish Crunch Advanced
How to: Starfish Crunch (advanced)
- Lie on your back with your arms and legs extended outwards, forming a star shape.
- Raise your right arm and left leg simultaneously towards your torso, contracting your abs.
- Lower them back to the starting position without letting them touch the ground.
- Repeat on the opposite side, alternating sides for the desired repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Raising the lower back off the ground.
- Not engaging the core effectively.
- Using arms too much to pull up.
Modifications
- Bend your knees during the crunch for less difficulty.
- Perform the exercise on a soft surface to reduce impact.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Control your movements to avoid using momentum.
- Keep your legs straight for increased difficulty.
Starfish Crunch (advanced) Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abs
advanced
exercise
functional movement