Cross Body Twisting 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
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Twisting Crunch
How to: Cross Body Twisting Crunch
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands behind your head, elbows wide.
- Lift your shoulders off the floor while twisting your torso towards one knee.
- Lower back down and repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of muscle strength to initiate the crunch.
- Not engaging the core effectively throughout the movement.
- Allowing the elbows to drift forward instead of keeping them wide.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with bent knees to reduce intensity.
- Use a stability ball for added support during the movement.
Tips
- Keep your movements controlled to engage your core effectively.
- Avoid pulling on your neck; use your abdominal muscles to lift.
- Breathe out as you crunch up to maximize the engagement of your core.
Cross Body Twisting Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abdominal
twisting
medium intensity
intermediate