The Criss-Cross

A classic exercise from the abdominal series, the criss cross really works all the layers of the abdominals. A common mistake you see with the criss cross is reaching the elbow to the knee and over turning the head, straining the neck. The oblique line is more fine - think of reaching middle of your ribs to the bent leg. Don't pull on your head, but rather almost think of your head falling back into your hands.



Keep your elbows open, but still in line with your vision, if you pull the elbows too far behind you then the upper neck muscles get over worked.