Puppy Dog Crunch
Spring Load:
- 1 white spring (standard)
- 2 white springs (challenging)
Puppy Dog Crunch Setup:
- Starting at the back of the Xformer facing the front, tuck your knees against the back platform strap and your elbows in front of the back carriage strap setting your forearms down (palms down)
- Allow the carriage to take your arms and body forward into a modified plank position
- Pull your butt and hips back keeping them above your knees the whole exercise
- Lengthen your upper body and arms forward and hold
Puppy Dog Crunch Execution:
- Keeping your butt and hips above your ankle, exhale through your lips as you lift your belly button up, round your spine like a rainbow, and crunch in using your abs (using your forearms if necessary)
- Breathe in through your nose as you allow the carriage to take your arms and body forward into a modified plank position
Important Notes:
- Keep your butt and hips above your knee for the entire exercise
Anatomy of the Xformer: (link)