Crunch (hands Overhead)

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Learn how to do the Crunch (hands Overhead) with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Abs, with secondary emphasis on Hip Flexors.

Crunch (hands Overhead) exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Crunch (hands Overhead)

Follow these steps to perform the Crunch (hands Overhead) with correct form:

  1. 1Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Extend your arms straight above your head.
  3. 3Engaging your abs, lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward towards your knees.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Crunch (hands Overhead) Muscles Worked

Primary

abs

Secondary

hip flexors

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
waist
Category
Extended

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