How to do a frog crunch

Setup:

1. Lying Position: Lie on your back on a mat or the floor.
2. Foot Position: Bring the soles of your feet together and let your knees fall open to the sides, forming a diamond shape with your legs.
3. Hand Placement: You can place your hands behind your head, lightly supporting it, or cross your arms over your chest.

The Lift:

1. Engage Core: Tighten your abdominal muscles, pressing your lower back into the floor.
2. Lift Head and Shoulders: Exhale and slowly lift your head and shoulders off the floor, curling your upper body towards your knees.
3. Pause at the Top: Briefly pause at the top of the movement, squeezing your abdominal muscles.
4. Lower with Control: Inhale and slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.

Tips:

• Focus on the Abs: Concentrate on using your abdominal muscles to lift your upper body, not your neck or shoulders.
• Slow and Controlled: Avoid using momentum. Perform the exercise with a slow and controlled tempo for maximum muscle engagement.
• Full Range of Motion: Lift your shoulders off the floor as far as you can without arching your back.
• Variation: If you find this exercise too challenging, you can place your feet closer to your hips or even touch the floor with your toes for added support.