This is day eight in the 30 Abs Exercises In 30 Days Series of articles.

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If you’re at all like me you get bored doing the same old abs exercises, if you get to them at all. For the next 30 days I’m going to give you a new abdominal exercise along with instructions on how to correctly perform the exercise!

Abs Exercise #8: Long Arm Crunch

The long arm crunch is ranked 6 in the San Diego State University abdominal exercise study and has an emphasis on the upper abdominals.

All you need to complete the exercise is yourself and the floor or an exercise mat.

Here is the proper way to perform the long arm crunch:

1. Lie down on your back, making sure it’s flat and pressed into the ground.
2. Keep your legs outstretched and closed together.
3. Keep your head down resting on the ground or a mat
4. Contract your stomach muscles as you place your arms behind your head.
5. Hold your hands together behind your head with your arms touching your ears.
6. Curl up, only lifting your head and shoulders off the ground.
7. You should be trying to curl the top part of your body into your chest.
8. Repeat steps 2 to 6 and try to complete 3 sets of 10 reps.

Things to remember when doing the long arm crunch:

• Keep your back flat against the ground or mat.
• Always use slow, smooth motions while going back and forth, to reduce any strain on your back and neck.
• Throughout the exercise, stay focused on your abdominal muscles.

Next In The Series: Hanging Straight Leg Raise
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