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Dumbbell Crunch Hold With Legs Off
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Dumbbell Crunch Hold With Legs Off is a free weights exercise targeting Abdominals (Rectus Abdominis) using Dumbbells.
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How to perform it
- Lie flat on your back with your knees straight and your legs lifted off the floor almost parallel to the floor, holding a dumbbell with both hands extended just over your hips.
- Engage your core and lift your shoulder blades off the floor, performing a crunch while pushing the dumbbell over your thighs.
- Hold the crunch position for a few seconds, ensuring your abs are fully engaged and your lower back remains pressed into the floor.
- Slowly lower your shoulders back to the floor, maintaining control of the dumbbell throughout the movement. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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