Aqua Star Crunch
This exercise is similar to the land exercise 'star crunch', but only safer and with an additional layer of intensity: water. Doing Aqua Star Crunch is easy and may even feel familiar. However, before you start, you will need a noodle or any floating device to help you stay afloat, as this exercise is usually done while lying on your back.
Getting Started:
Place a noodle under your arms and lie on your back. Spread your legs, point your torso and relax your shoulders. Make sure your abs are tight and get ready for the first set.
How to Perform
Lift one leg, lift your trunk at the same time, and reach your chest toward that leg. Your foot should come up above the water with each leg flift. Don't push the noodle with your hands (a very common mistake). Keep your shoulders relaxed and let your abs and oblique do all the lifting. Finally, relax as you lower your legs to recover and get ready for the next rep.
If this feels hard to do on your back, try to do the exercise while standing. Although this variation is less challenging, it is safer and gives you more control.
Breathing:
Exhale as you lift your legs and inhale as you lower them.
Main Muscles:
Aqua Star Crunches mainly targets oblique, abs and hip flexors
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