How to do Boat Pose Crunches
- Balance in boat with your chest lifted and both legs off the mat.
- Firm your abdomen before you begin lowering.
- Lower your torso and legs slowly toward the mat.
- Let your back and legs meet the mat without dropping.
- Lift your torso and legs together, returning to your boat balance.
- Keep your neck following the movement of your chest rather than leading the lift.
- Finish the lift in balance rather than throwing your shoulders forward.
- Continue lowering and lifting at a pace you can control in both directions.
- Finish by lowering your torso and legs to rest on the mat.
Variations
Keep your knees bent to shorten the lever as you lower and lift.