LIFT: BADGER CRUNCHES

FOCUS / PURPOSE: ABDOMINALS, CORE STRENGTH

EQUIPMENT: NONE

TECHNIQUE
1. The athlete will begin while lying flat with his palms on the ground.
2. He will raise his legs while keeping his knees and ankles together.
3. While raising his legs they will remain straight.
4. Once the legs are completely perpendicular to the ground, he will reach with his fingertips towards his toes while “crunching” his abs.
5. In one smooth motion, he will return to the start position.
COACHING POINTS
1. Be in control while performing the exercise. Do not hurry the movements.

BADGER CRUNCHES WORKOUT

1. Base Phase – 3 sets
Week 1: Repetitions for each set – 8, 10, 12
Week 2: Repetitions for each set – 9, 11, 13
Week 3: Repetitions for each set – 10, 12, 14
Week 4: Repetitions for each set – 11, 13, 15

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