How to do the crunch hold stretch

Instructions for crunch hold:

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor about hip-width apart.
Contract your abs to lift your head and upper body up off the floor toward your legs while reaching forward with your arms.
Keep your arms straight and parallel to the floor and hold the position.

What does crunch hold help with?

Strength

What areas does crunch hold exercise?

Abdomen

How is crunch hold performed?

Isometrics

When should you avoid crunch hold?

Vertigo, Dizziness, Pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Herniated Disc, Sciatica, High Blood Pressure, Heart Condition

Other stretches to explore:

Side Bend
Flexibility

Side Bend

Sitting with your back straight and one hand on yo...

Good For:
Folded Butterfly
Flexibility

Folded Butterfly

Sitting on the floor with your back straight, bend...

Good For:
Wall Arms
Flexibility

Wall Arms

Start from a standing position with your feet hip-...

Good For:
Arm Swings
Flexibility

Arm Swings

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees s...

Good For:
Knees-to-chest
Flexibility

Knees-to-chest

Lying on your back, gently bring both knees up and...

Good For:
Pistol Squat Hold
Strength

Pistol Squat Hold

Start standing with your feet hip-width apart. Eng...

Good For:
Folded Butterfly
Flexibility

Folded Butterfly

Sitting on the floor with your back straight, bend...

Good For:
Pelvic Tilt Press
Flexibility

Pelvic Tilt Press

Start by lying on your back with your knees bent, ...

Good For:
Puppy Pose
Flexibility

Puppy Pose

Start on your hands and knees with the tops of you...

Good For:
Reverse Butterfly
Flexibility

Reverse Butterfly

Start by lying flat on your back, with your knees ...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include crunch hold: