What is a starfish crunch?

Target: Sculpts your core. Lie on the ground with your arms and legs extended so that you’re creating an “X” position on the ground. In one movement, lift shoulders and legs off the ground and hug knees to chest, engaging core to come up. Slowly lower back down.

Are starfish crunches effective?

The starfish crunch is a very effective exercise, Brown says. Lean back but don’t have any support. Kick one leg as high as you can and reach with the opposite hand as far as you can. You can alternate legs or do 10 or 20 on each side.

What is a triangle crunch?

Triangle Crunch Instructions Kneel on your left knee, extend your right leg to the side, place your left hand on the floor and place your right hand behind your head. 2. Bring your right knee toward your right elbow and squeeze. 3. Return to the starting position, repeat, and then switch sides.

What’s the best way to do a starfish Crunch?

Bring one arm straight up and diagonally across your body while lifting the opposing leg. Finish the starfish crunch by lightly touching your shin or just try to come as close as your level of flexibility will allow.

What are the secondary muscles in starfish Crunch?

The secondary muscles also targeted as a result of performing this exercise include the hip flexors and the anterior deltoids. While the majority of the work is performed by the primary core muscles for the starfish crunch exercise, the secondary muscles act as assisters thereby helping to complete the exercise efficiently.

How many reps do you need for starfish Crunch?

It is recommended to start slowly by doing the starfish crunch for a minimum amount of sets and reps and progress slowly as you get accustomed with the exercise and an effective neuromuscular pattern is established for the movement. Beginners: Sets of 1-3 with Reps of 8-10 (each side)