Split-Leg Crunches
Split-leg crunches are great for attacking the upper abs. Start by lying on the mat with your legs up in the air. Crunch over to one side while reaching up towards your toes.
Reach up as high as possible and pause for a moment at the top to really feel the contraction in your upper abs, then return to the starting position. On your next rep, repeat the movement by reaching up to the other side and continue like this for the entire set. This movement is not overly difficult once you learn how to do it correctly, yet it is one of the best moves for working the upper abs. The positioning of this exercise allows you to reach up quite high, much higher than you could with regular crunches. With the increased range of motion, your upper abs are worked more intensely. Difficulty Rating: 1
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