I’ve been working on strengthening my core with my trainer, Tim Rich, at Crunch Gym . He recommended a do-anywhere exercise that is anything but easy but will definitely help strengthen your ab muscles. The move, called the split crunch, uses your leg positioning to modify a normal run-of-the-mill crunch. The result? An ab-killing exercise that you can fit in anytime. To start, lie on your back, making sure your abs are engaged and your spine is neutral. Read these tips for proper back form when doing the Pilates, The Hundred – just like in the classic Pilates move, when doing the split crunch your

belly button should be pulled in toward your spine. Next, straighten both your legs to a 90-degree angle from your torso, feet parallel to the floor with soles facing the ceiling (see picture above). Put your hands behind your ears – not the back of your head or neck, or you may risk straining your neck as you do the move – and pull your chin in toward your chest, fixing your gaze on your belly button. Ready to go? Read on for the rest of the split crunch move.

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