Fitness Workouts - ALL FOURS CRUNCH

STRENGTHENS

ABS (RECTUS ABDOMINIS, TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINIS)

STARTING POSITION

Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat, and hands resting behind your ears. draw inward with your abs (A).

MOVEMENT

initiate action from your core and simultaneously bring your elbows and knees together, attempting to touch them above your navel (B). HARD

Pause at the highest point and contract your abs deeply.

Slowly release, lowering your upper and lower body simultaneously, allowing your arms to return to the starting position in contact with the floor (A). EASY

Why It’s Perfect for You

This is a great basic movement that strengthens torso flexion. Crunch-type movements are valuable for both core contractibility and appearance as long as other core movements complement them. This is the only traditional crunch of the five core movements in this section.