Oblique Crunches Floor 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
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Floor Oblique Crunch
How to: Oblique Crunches Floor
- Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Position your hands behind your head, elbows out to the sides.
- Engage your core by tightening your abdominal muscles.
- Lift your shoulder blades off the ground, bringing your elbow towards the opposite knee.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with hands.
- Using momentum rather than engaging the core.
Modifications
- Perform the crunch with feet anchored under a stable surface.
- Reduce the range of motion if necessary.
Tips
- Keep your movements controlled to maximize muscle engagement.
- Avoid jerking motions to reduce the risk of injury.
Oblique Crunches Floor Alternatives
Tags
core
waist
abdominal
strength
beginner
obliques