How to Do Long Arm Crunches

Long Arm Crunches is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Long Arm Crunches

  1. 01Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. 02Extend your arms overhead so they are in line with your ears and clasp your hands.
  3. 03Exhale and lift your shoulder blades off the floor using your abdominal muscles.
  4. 04Keep your arms locked in line with your head throughout the entire motion.
  5. 05Lower back down with control to the starting position without letting the arms touch first.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Long Arm Crunches

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Think about sliding your ribs toward your pelvis rather than just pulling your head up.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Long Arm Crunches questions

What muscles does Long Arm Crunches work?

Long Arm Crunches is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Long Arm Crunches correctly?

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Extend your arms overhead so they are in line with your ears and clasp your hands. Exhale and lift your shoulder blades off the floor using your abdominal muscles. Keep your arms locked in line with your head throughout the entire motion. Lower back down with control to the starting position without letting the arms touch first.

What is the A90 coach tip for Long Arm Crunches?

Think about sliding your ribs toward your pelvis rather than just pulling your head up.

Is Long Arm Crunches suitable for beginners?

Long Arm Crunches is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Long Arm Crunches?

No. Long Arm Crunches is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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