Exercise

Cocoons

Also known as: cocoon ab exercise, cocoon crunch, double crunch, tucked crunch

Cocoons — position 1Cocoons — position 2

Cocoons is a compound exercise for the abdominals. Main target: lower abs. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Cocoons: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary

How to do it

  1. Begin by lying on your back on the ground. Your legs should be straight and your arms extended behind your head. This will be your starting position.
  2. To perform the movement, tuck the knees toward your chest, rotating your pelvis to lift your glutes from the floor. As you do so, flex the spine, bringing your arms back over your head to perform a simultaneous crunch motion.
  3. After a brief pause, return to the starting position.

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Alternatives with other equipment

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