High leg crunch with toe touch and straight arm stretch up

Main Muscles Affected

• Abdominal muscles

Exercise Difficulty

Very easy

Performing the High Leg Crunch with Toe Touch and Straight Up Arm Stretch:

1. Lie on your back, stretch your arms and legs upwards keeping your knees slightly bent
2. Lift your shoulders and, balancing your body, bring your hands towards your toes
3. Return with your shoulders and head raised but stay with your arms and legs up
4. Raise your shoulder blades and try to reach out with your hands to the ceiling.

• Stress the neck by holding the head too far back and out of control
• Move your legs as your hands reach out to the feet.