Sitting Side Crunch on a padded stool

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Instructions:

  • 1Sit straight on a padded stool with your feet flat on the floor.
  • 2Tilt your torso slightly to one side, then contract your side abdominal muscles to crunch your rib cage toward your hip on the same side.
  • 3Slowly return to the initial position and switch sides to perform the repeat.
  • 4Continue alternating sides for your recommended number of repetitions.
  • 5Keep the movements slow and controlled, focusing on the contraction of the abdominal muscles.

Tips:

  • Focus on tightening your abs, not on movement speed.
  • Avoid straining your neck by looking straight ahead.
  • Do not use your arms or legs for momentum - the work should come from your abs.
  • Remember to breathe - exhale during the crunch, inhale on the way back.

Sitting Side Crunch on a padded stool Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs