This is the straight arm abdominal crunch. It is an effective exercise for the abominal muscles. As you can see I am using straight arms while performing this exercise.
- Start position: Lie back onto floor, exercise mat or bench with either your knees straight or make sure to keep them bent if you prefer. Also keep both hands straight and down by your side. Keep your head in a neutral position.
- By lifting the whole upper body in a crunching motion, still keeping your hands at the side, go upwards. Extended arm should remain fixed and parallel to head.
- Return to where you started the exercise.
- Remember to keep head and back in a neutral position. Hyperextension or flexion may cause injury. Also only curl your torso until your shoulders blades are off the ground. Do not try to sit up to an upright position. To increase resistance, hold dumbbell in hand of extended arm. To decrease resistance, position hand closer towards body.
