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How to Do the Long Arm Crunch

By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com

Updated: July 20, 2009

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Long Arm Crunch

Long Arm Crunch

E. Quinn
The long arm crunch is another way to strengthen the rectus abdominis, the external obliques and internal obliques.

This exercise is similar to the basic crunch and was ranked on the list of the Best and Worse Ab Exercises.

How to Do the Long Arm Crunch

  • Lie on your back with your arms over your head with hands clasped and arms close to your ears.
  • Keep your knees bent with feet flat on the floor.
  • Contract your abs and lift your shoulder blades off the floor.
  • Lower and repeat for 12-16 reps.

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