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Dumbbell pullover crunch

A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the lats. Equipment: dumbbells.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lie on your back, knees bent, a dumbbell held over your face.
  2. Lower it behind your head, then pull it over as you crunch up
  3. Reach it toward your knees

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