Air Twisting Crunch
Abs · Bodyweight
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- Main muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Quads
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement type
- Strength
How to do it
- Lie down on your back with your knees bent and heels on the floor.
- Place your hands behind your head.
- Raise your chest and twist your torso to one side while bringing the opposite knee close.
- Return to the initial position and repeat by twisting towards the other side.
Keep in mind
- Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maximize muscle activation and protect your lower back.
- Perform the movement slowly and with control, avoiding the use of momentum to maximize effectiveness.
- Breathe steadily, exhaling as you twist and bring your elbow to your knee, and inhaling as you switch sides.