Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Downward Dog Crunch.
A bodyweight core exercise that combines the yoga downward dog position with a dynamic knee-to-chest crunch. Starting from an inverted V-shape, you drive one knee toward your chest to contract the abdominals and hip flexors before returning to the starting position.
The Downward Dog 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.
