Starfish Crunch (beginner) (female)

Starfish Crunch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your back and spread your arms and legs so you look like a starfish
  • 2Raise your right hand and left leg at the same time, and try to touch them over your body
  • 3Lower your hand and leg back to the ground
  • 4Repeat the movement with your left hand and right leg
  • 5Keep alternating until you've finished your set

Tips:

  • Engage your core throughout the exercise
  • Don't rush the movement, it's not about speed
  • If you can't touch your toes, just try to go as far as possible
  • Remember to breathe, exhale as you lift your hand and leg and inhale on the way down

Starfish Crunch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs