Starfish Crunch

Pro Tip

Even though you raise your head up with your arm in this movement, try not to bend at your neck, keep your head straight while raising it.

How To

Lie supine on the floor with your arms and legs fully extended and pointed outward in a jumping jack position.
Exhale while raising one arm and the opposite leg towards each other while keeping them straight and raising your head up alongside your arm.
Continue until your hand and foot touch, keeping your other arm and leg firmly planted on the ground.
Inhale and lower your arm and leg down, returning to the starting position while keeping them straight.
Switch sides.

Primary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Lats

Largest muscle of your back, spanning from the lower to middle regions creating a v shape.

Quads

Muscles spanning the front of your thigh.

Equipment

Bodyweight Only

This means that the only thing you need to successfully perform the exercise is your body. No other equipment is needed.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment