Oblique Crunch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Side Crunch, Lateral Crunch
How to: Oblique Crunch
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands behind your head, elbows out to the sides.
- Lift your shoulder blades off the ground, rotating the torso towards one knee.
- Lower back down and repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting with the neck rather than the core.
- Holding breath during the exercise.
- Swinging the body instead of controlling the movement.
Modifications
- Perform with bent knees to reduce strain.
- Use a stability ball to support your lower back if needed.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid pulling on your neck; use your core to lift.
- Slowly return to the starting position for maximum effectiveness.
Oblique Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
obliques
strength
abs
fitness
bodyweight