Diagonal crunch

Primary target:
Stomach (Abdominals)
Secondary target:
Stomach (Obliques)
Difficulty:
(4/10)
Equipment required: None
How many reps should I do?
What weight should I use?
Techniques
  1. Lay on your back on a mat or towel, feet flat on the floor, knees bent, fingers on your temples and elbows to the side
  2. Very slowly raise your shoulders off the floor, point your left shoulder and elbow towards the right knee
  3. Now slowly return to the starting position
  4. Repeat step 2, this time pointing right elbow towards your left knee
  5. Now slowly return to the starting position
  6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 until you can no longer maintain correct technique
Tips
  • Unlike a sit-up, your lower back should not leave the floor
  • To prevent a sore neck - Dont lead with your chin, let your head move with your shoulders
Alternatives
Equipment

No equipment Is required for the Diagonal crunch