Side Crunch
The Side Crunch primarily works the External Obliques, with secondary activation of the Rectus Abdominis. It is a bodyweight isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A bodyweight isolation pull exercise targeting the External Obliques.
| Equipment | Bodyweight |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | External Obliques |
| Secondary | Rectus Abdominis |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle External Obliques (core)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Lie upper back supine on floor or mat. With both legs together, knees and hips bent, position outside of leg down to side. Place one hand base on of neck or place arms across upper chest. Execution: Flex waist, raising upper torso off mat or floor. Return until back of shoulders return to mat or floor. Repeat and continue with movement in opposite position. Comments: Certain individuals may need to keep their neck in neutral position with space between their chin and sternum. SeeSpot Reduction Myth.
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