Sitting Air Twisting Crunch on a padded stool

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Instructions:

  • 1Sit on a padded stool with your feet lifted off the ground and hands at your ears
  • 2Rotate your torso to one side and crunch your knees to your chest at the same time
  • 3Return to the initial position and repeat the motion on the other side
  • 4Continue to alternate sides for your desired number of repetitions
  • 5Keep your movements smooth and controlled throughout

Tips:

  • Ensure your abs are doing the work, not your neck or shoulders
  • Keep the movements controlled, rather than using momentum to twist
  • Keep your back straight and chest lifted throughout the exercise
  • Try to touch your elbow to the opposite knee during the twist for a fuller range of motion

Sitting Air Twisting Crunch on a padded stool Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs