Weighted Side Crunch
The Weighted Side Crunch primarily works the External Obliques, with secondary activation of the Rectus Abdominis. 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 | 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. Use no weight or hold weight to opposite side of head or across upper chest. Execution: Flex waist, raising upper torso off surface. Return until back of shoulders return to surface. Repeat and continue with movement in opposite position. Comments: Exercise can be performedwithout added weightuntil more resistance is needed. Certain individuals may need to keep their neck in neutral position with space between their chin and sternum. SeeSpot Reduction MythandArm Position During Waist Exercises.
Alternative Exercises
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