Weighted Side Crunch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Weighted Oblique Crunch
How to: Weighted Side Crunch
- Lie on your side with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Hold a weight or dumbbell in the hand closest to the ceiling.
- Engaging your obliques, lift your upper body towards your hip, bringing the weight down towards your feet.
- Hold for a second at the top before lowering back down slowly.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Common Mistakes
- Arching your back while lifting.
- Using momentum instead of core strength.
- Not fully engaging the core muscles.
Modifications
- Perform the crunch without weights to build core strength first.
- Reduce the range of motion if you experience discomfort.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to prevent straining your back.
- Use a moderate weight to maintain proper form.
- Perform the exercise slowly to maximize muscle engagement.
Weighted Side Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
obliques
strength
abs
weighted
fitness