Alternate Oblique Crunch

Alternate Oblique Crunch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie flat on your back on the floor, knees bent and feet flat
  • 2Place your hands lightly on the sides of your head, fingers around your ears
  • 3Lift your shoulder blades off the floor, twisting your upper body to the left while bringing your right elbow towards your left knee
  • 4Repeat the movement on the opposite side, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee
  • 5Continue alternating sides each rep

Tips:

  • Avoid pulling on or putting pressure on your neck
  • Engage your core intensely in each crunch
  • Give full range of motion while perform each crunch
  • Ensure to exhale while crunching and inhale while returning to the starting position

Alternate Oblique Crunch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs