Vertical Crunch
The Vertical Crunch is another specialized exercise aimed at the "Six-Pack" Muscles.
Muscles Targeted (In order of impact)
- Rectus Abdominis (The "Six-Pack" Muscles)
- Obliques
How to do Them
- Lay on your back. Raise your legs into the air and cross them. They should be as vertical as your flexibility allows. Keep your legs as straight as possible throughout the exercise.
- Lift your arms up into the air so that all 4 limbs are pointed straight up in the air.
- Bring your fingers to your toes (past them if possible).
- At the top of your reach, pull your stomach in towards your back.
- Hold for one second and slowly bring your shoulder blades back to the ground.
- Repeat 14-16 times per set.
Variations
- You can keep your arms at your side and do the exercise by just lifting your chest towards your feet.


