Dumbbell pullover crunch
A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the lats. Equipment: dumbbells.
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How to do it
- Setup: Lie on your back, knees bent, a dumbbell held over your face.
- Lower it behind your head, then pull it over as you crunch up
- Reach it toward your knees
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