Oblique Crunch


Pro Tip

Try to avoid pulling on your head with your hand as it can cause discomfort in your neck later on.


How To

  1. Lie on your side with knees bent, one hand behind your head, and the other across your abdomen.
  2. Exhale and bend upwards toward your side while keeping your hips and lower abdomen on the floor.
  3. Continue to bend upwards toward your side until you can no longer do so.
  4. Inhale and lower yourself to the ground, returning to the starting position.
  5. After all reps are completed, switch sides and repeat the movement. 10 reps prescribed means you should perform 10 reps on each side (20 total)

Primary Muscle Groups

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.


Equipment

Bodyweight Only

This means that the only thing you need to successfully perform the exercise is your body. No other equipment is needed.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment