Side Crunch (version 2)

Side Crunch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lay down on your right side with your legs together and your knees bent slightly
  • 2Place your left hand behind your head with your elbow pointing straight up
  • 3Keeping your body in a straight line, lift your upper body towards your hip
  • 4Slowly lower yourself back to the ground to complete one rep
  • 5Switch sides and repeat for the left obliques

Tips:

  • Do not strain your neck by pulling your head
  • Engage your obliques to lift your upper body
  • Avoid any jerky motions and move in a slow, controlled manner
  • Ensure proper alignment of your body to target the obliques

Side Crunch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs