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Dumbbell Crunch And Press

"The Dumbbell Crunch and Press focuses on strengthening your abs and shoulders. Each crunch engages the core and presses the dumbbell upward, enhancing core stability and shoulder strength."

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Dumbbell Crunch And Press instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Start by lying on your back on a mat, holding a dumbbell in each hand.

Bend your knees so that your feet are flat on the floor.

Simultaneously lift your upper body off the ground and press the dumbbells towards the ceiling, keeping your elbows slightly bent.

Keep going until your shoulders are completely off the ground and your arms are fully extended above you.

Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position and repeat for the programmed number of reps.

Start by lying on your back on a mat, holding a dumbbell in each hand.

Bend your knees so that your feet are flat on the floor.

Simultaneously lift your upper body off the ground and press the dumbbells towards the ceiling, keeping your elbows slightly bent.

Keep going until your shoulders are completely off the ground and your arms are fully extended above you.

Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position and repeat for the programmed number of reps.

Equipment needed

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Barbell

Battle Ropes

Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

Dip Bar

Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

Kettlebell

Ladder

Machine

Pull-Up Bar

Yoga Ball

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