Weighted Twisting Crunch
The Weighted Twisting Crunch primarily works the External Obliques, with secondary activation of the Iliopsoas, 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 | 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)
Instructions
- Preparation: Lie supine on floor or bench with knees and hips bent. Hold plate behind neck or on chest with both hands. Execution: Flex and twist waist to raise upper torso off surface to one side. Return until back of shoulders return to surface. Repeat to opposite side alternating twists. Comments: If weight is held behind head, position head hanging off bench. SeeSpot Reduction Myth. Certain individuals may need to keep their neck in neutral position with space between their chin and sternum. SeeArm Position During Waist Exercises.
Alternative Exercises
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