Strength – forward crunch
Player lies on the back with knees bent and crunches forward by lifting the shoulders from the floor. This drill strengthens the abdominals and improves core control.
Equipment
Exercise mat
Coaching points
- Lift shoulder blades from the floor
- Keep lower back controlled
- Move slowly
- Breathe out during the crunch
Common mistakes
- Pulling the neck
- Using momentum
- Rushing the movement
- Holding the breath
Action video
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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
10 × 1 sets
Touches
0
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