Frog Crunch
Description
The frog crunch performs a crunch with the soles of the feet together and knees wide (butterfly position). This position opens the hips and reduces hip flexor involvement, isolating the rectus abdominis more effectively than standard crunches.
Equipment Required
Frog Crunch Instructions
- Lie on your back. Bring the soles of your feet together and let your knees fall out to the sides.
- Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
- Press your lower back into the floor.
- Crunch up by lifting your shoulders off the floor.
- Squeeze your abs at the top.
- Lower under control.
- The butterfly leg position minimizes hip flexor cheating.
- Aim for 15 to 20 reps per set.
Frog Crunch Form & Visual
Frog Crunch Benefits
- Reduces hip flexor involvement
- Isolates the abs more effectively
- Butterfly position opens the hips
- No equipment needed
- Beginner-friendly
- Useful for anyone with tight hip flexors
Frog Crunch Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Obliques (secondary)
