How to Do
How to Do Long Arm Crunches Arms Extended
The long arm crunches arms extended should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the long arm crunches arms extended.
Beginning
Beginning Long Arm Crunches
With straight legs on the floor, perform this abdominal crunches move. However, bending your knees and keeping your feet flat on the floor will provide superior support for your lower back.
Movement
Long Arm Crunches Movement
1. Lie flat on your back on the floor, knees bent, and feet flat on the floor. You can alternatively maintain your legs straight on the ground, but bending your knees will provide your lower back extra support.
2. Make a straight line with your hands behind your head. Keep your arms close to your ears and clasp your hands together.
3. Lift your shoulder blades off the floor, keeping your arms close to your ears, using your ab muscles rather than momentum.
4. At the top of the maneuver, hold for one second before slowly returning to the starting position.
Benefits
Long Arm Crunches Benefits
Another version of the fundamental abdominal crunch is the long arm crunch. You maintain your bottom body motionless while lifting your upper body with this stomach exercise. This will assist tone your stomach by contracting the rectus abdominus muscles.
