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Alternate Frog Crunch

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Alternate Frog Crunch.

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About this exercise

A floor-based core exercise performed with the legs in a wide frog position, alternating knee drives toward the chest in a crunch motion. It targets the abs and obliques while the frog stance adds an inner-thigh stretch component.

How to Perform

  • Lie on your back with your arms extended overhead and legs wide in a frog position, soles of feet together
  • Engage your core and lift your shoulders slightly off the floor
  • Drive one knee toward your chest while simultaneously crunching that same-side elbow toward it
  • Return to the starting position with control
  • Alternate sides, driving the opposite knee and elbow together
  • Keep the lower back pressed gently into the floor throughout the movement

Muscle Activation

Primary
Abs
Secondary
CoreObliquesInner thighs

About the Alternate Frog Crunch

The Alternate Frog Crunch is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.