Starfish Crunch

Full body crunch hitting obliques and rectus abdominis. Connect opposite limbs with precision.

Instructions

  • Lie flat in X shape (arms/legs wide).
  • Crunch up to touch opposite hand to foot.
  • Lift shoulder blade off floor.
  • Alternate sides.
  • Control completely (no flopping).

Common Mistakes

  • Not lifting shoulder
  • Bending knee/elbow excessively
  • Using momentum
  • Not resetting to X

Benefits

  • Obliques
  • Total Core Integration
  • Flexibility

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