Single DB Ab Crunch Shoulder Press Tricep Extension
Full complex linking a crunch, shoulder press, and tricep extension for high efficiency.
Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthCompound
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: abs. Secondary: shoulders, triceps |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Core & Abs |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Compound |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 8-10 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~31 kcal |
How to do it
- Lie on your back holding a dumbbell.
- Crunch up and press the dumbbell overhead.
- From the top, perform an overhead tricep extension.
- Reverse the sequence with control.
- Repeat for desired reps.
Equipment
- Dumbbells
Coaching tips
Benefits
Full complex linking a crunch, shoulder press, and tricep extension for high efficiency.
Common mistakes
Avoid losing form across the transitions or using momentum.
Make it harder
Increase weight or slow each phase.
Make it easier
Break into separate exercises.
Breathing
Exhale on the exertion phases of each movement.
Build a workout with this exercise
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