Target Core with Ab Crunch Knees Up Into Ab Dive Legs Down

Ab Crunch Knees Up Into Ab Dive Legs Down

Rep Range

Time Based

Hints

Begin lying down with legs wide apart on the ground, hands behind your head. Using your core, sit up and touch the ground between your legs with pointed fingertips. Return to starting position. Next, simultaneously crunch your upper body and lower body bringing your knees towards your chest. Alternate between these two movements.

Common Mistakes

Swinging or using momentum rather than controlled movements. Not engaging the core throughout the exercise.

Breathing

Inhale as you sit up, exhale during the crunch. Inhale as you return to start, exhale as you perform the simultaneous crunch.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Abs

Secondary Muscles

Obliques, Hip Flexors