Double Crunch

General And Specifics

• this exercise is a combination of the Crunch and the Reverse Crunch
• besides the upper and lower areas of the abs you can strengthen the hip flexors effectively

Starting Position

• lay your back on the ground
• cross the arm in front of your chest (easier) or hold the fingers at the temples (hands are not behind the head)
• stretch out the legs
• the feet are together
• brace the abs and lift the feet slightly

Correct Execution

• raise the shoulders while you bend the legs at the same time and bring the knees towards the chest
• hold this position for a bit
• do not lose the tension of the abs and come back to the starting position slowly
• do not bring the head towards the chest
• do several reps