Side Sit up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Hip Flexors
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Side Crunch
How to: Side Sit up
- Lie on your side with your legs straight and feet stacked on top of each other.
- Place your bottom arm under your head for support and the top hand on your hip.
- Engage your core and lift your upper body towards your hips while keeping your legs grounded.
- Hold for a moment before lowering back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and switch sides.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on your neck with your hands.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movements.
- Not fully engaging the core muscles.
Modifications
- Bend your knees and keep your feet off the ground for a reduced range of motion.
- Perform the movement in a seated position for beginner stability.
Tips
- Keep your feet planted on the ground for stability.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Upon lifting, focus on squeezing your obliques.
Side Sit up Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abs
waist
obliques
exercise