CORE: "Starfish Crunch"

Directions: Perform Dynamic Warm-Up exercises at “beginning” of workout
for maximum benefit and improvement.
Pick a safe level; never be unsafe or exceed your capacity to “control” your body!

Work the 'X' patterns!

1. Start in supine position with arms stretched out overhead in 'Y' shape and feet about shoulder width apart.

2. Bring one arm straight up and diagonally across as you lift the opposing straight leg.

3. Finish crunch by lightly touching shin or just come as close as your flexibility allows.

4. Alternate back and forth each rep as you work the 'X' pattern crunches across your torso.

Tips: This is a fun one to do, not too hard, and it's user-friendly.  Be sure to work the diagonal 'X' pattern and keep arms and legs straight as you chop across your upper body.

• If you can't touch the leg this is fine.  Just reach "towards" the leg.  The main point is that you engage the side oblique muscles as you twist and rotate.  Don't let your resting arm and shoulder "push" your body up--make sure you "pull" from the core.

*Note: This exercise is intended for "normal healthy" individuals.  If you have an injury, or abnormal pain is present,
see your physician or a certified physical therapist before continuing your exercises. 

 RonJones.Org | Back to BodyXercise Library | Site Map

(Updated 3.7.08)

                      Get Fit.  Be Strong.
                                 Corporate Wellness · Consulting · Health Promotion