Ab Crunch Dumbbell Cross Press
Crunch combined with a cross-body dumbbell press for core strength and upper-body coordination.
Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthCompound
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: abs & obliques. Secondary: shoulders, triceps, core |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Core & Abs |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Compound |
| Sets & reps | 4 sets × 10-12 each side |
| Estimated calories burned | ~26 kcal |
How to do it
- Lie on your back holding a dumbbell at the shoulder.
- Crunch up while pressing the dumbbell across the body.
- Squeeze the abs and obliques at the top.
- Lower with control.
- Complete reps then switch sides.
Equipment
- Dumbbell
Coaching tips
Benefits
Crunch combined with a cross-body dumbbell press for core strength and upper-body coordination.
Common mistakes
Avoid pulling on the neck or using momentum.
Make it harder
Increase dumbbell weight or slow the tempo.
Make it easier
Perform the crunch and press separately.
Breathing
Exhale as you crunch and press, inhale as you lower.
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