Frog Crunch
Step by step
How to perform
- Bend your knees and open them to the sides like a frog, bringing the soles of your feet together and close to your body.
- Lift your head and shoulders off the mat, and at the same time, bring your arms through your legs, reaching towards your feet, to perform a crunch.
- Lower your head and shoulders back down to the mat while keeping your legs in the frog position.
- Repeat these steps for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to engage your abs throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Frog Crunch is an effective abdominal exercise that targets the core muscles, helping to strengthen, tone, and improve stability. It's suitable for fitness enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to advanced, looking to enhance their core strength. People would want to do this exercise as it not only aids in achieving a toned physique, but also supports better posture, reduces back pain, and improves overall body function.
Coaching cues
Form tips
As you perform the frog crunch, make sure to engage your core muscles. This means pulling your belly button towards your spine. This will help to protect your lower back and make the exercise more effective. A common mistake is to not engage the core properly, which can lead to lower back pain.
When you crunch up, ensure that your neck and shoulders are relaxed. The power should come from your abs, not your neck. A common mistake is to pull on the neck, which can lead to strain or injury.
Perform each crunch with slow, controlled movements.
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