Standing Side Crunch (female)

Standing Side Crunch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart
  • 2Place your hands behind your head, elbows flared to the sides.
  • 3Bend your right knee and simultaneously raise it to hip level as you lower your right elbow to meet it.
  • 4Return to the initial position in a controlled manner.
  • 5Repeat the exercise with the left knee and elbow. Alternate sides for each rep.

Tips:

  • Keep your body straight and avoid leaning to the sides during the exercise.
  • Engage your core as you lift your knee to your elbow.
  • Avoid pulling your head with the hands when crunching.
  • Ensure that your movement comes from the waist, not the neck or shoulders.

Standing Side Crunch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs