Weighted Incline Twisting Crunch (arms crossed)
The Weighted Incline Twisting Crunch (arms crossed) primarily works the External Obliques, with secondary activation of the Iliopsoas, Rectus Abdominis and stabilizer support from the Tibialis Anterior. It is a none isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A none isolation pull exercise targeting the External Obliques.
| Equipment | None |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | External Obliques |
| Secondary | Iliopsoas, Rectus Abdominis |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle External Obliques (core)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Iliopsoas (hip_flexors)
- Secondary Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Tibialis Anterior (calves)
Instructions
- Preparation: Hook feet under padding and lie supine on incline bench with hips bent. Hold plate on upper chest with both hands or use no weight. Execution: Flex and twist waist to raise upper torso from bench to one side. Return until back of shoulders contact padded incline board. Repeat to opposite side alternating twists. Comments: Exercise can be performedwithout added weightuntil more resistance is needed. SeeArm Position During Waist Exercises. Elevate incline to increase resistance. If no knee support is built in to incline board, ball can be placed under legs as illustrated.
Alternative Exercises
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