Dumbbell Starfish Crunch (beginner)
Expert Advice
Keep your movements controlled and focus on using your abs to lift your torso and arm rather than relying on momentum.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie flat on your back with arms and legs spread out in an 'X' shape, holding a dumbbell in your right hand.
- As you exhale, raise your right hand and left leg to meet above your torso, performing a crunch.
- Inhale as you slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- Repeat on the opposite side, alternating for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary


Quads25%

Abs25%
Secondary



Shoulders16%

Lats17%

Chest17%
Equipment
Dumbbell

Exercise Type
Strength