Dumbbell ab crunch with dumbbells

How to do it

1. 1 Lie down on your back with your knees bent to nearly 90 degrees and your feet flat on the ground.
2. 2 Hold a dumbbell in each hand and extend your arms straight up above your chest, bringing the dumbbells together.
3. 3 Contract your abs and lift your head and shoulders off the ground, pushing the dumbbells towards the ceiling.
4. 4 Slowly lower your upper back to the starting position and repeat.

Tips

• Keep your arms straight and the dumbbells above your chest throughout the exercise.
• Keep your feet flat on the ground.
• Exhale as you crunch up and inhale as you lower down.