Cross Body Crunch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 3.5
- Alternate Names
- Cross Body Crunches
How to: Cross Body Crunch
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head, keeping your elbows wide.
- Contract your core and lift one shoulder off the ground, bringing your opposite elbow towards your knee.
- Lower back down and repeat on the other side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with hands.
- Using momentum instead of core strength.
- Losing alignment in the back while performing the crunch.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with feet on the ground for a reduced range of motion.
- Use a stability ball for additional support if needed.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to avoid straining your back.
- Control the movement to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.
- Breathe out as you lift your shoulder towards your opposite knee.
Cross Body Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
waist
abs
obliques
medium intensity