Twisting Crunch (Straight Arms) 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
- Straight Arm Twisting Crunch
How to: Twisting Crunch (Straight Arms)
- Lie flat on your back with your legs bent at the knees.
- Extend your arms straight above your chest.
- Engage your abs and rotate your torso to one side, bringing your elbow towards the opposite knee.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling the neck with the hands instead of using core muscles.
- Kicking the feet out during the twist instead of keeping them steady.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with feet planted on the ground for stability.
- Reduce the twist range to decrease strain on the back.
Tips
- Keep your movements slow and controlled to maximize muscle engagement.
- Breathe out as you twist to engage your core effectively.
Twisting Crunch (Straight Arms) Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
obliques
beginner
crunch
waist