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Main muscles worked
- Abs
- Obliques
Other muscles worked
- Legs
- Upper back
Oblique crunch guide
- Start by lying on your right side stretching your legs straight while your feet is off the surface and position your left hand at the back of your head
- With your both knees bent, lift your torso as you squeeze the abs inwards and crunch to your left knee with the left elbow
- Stretch both legs straight while lowering your torso back to the surface and repeat switching sides
Trainer’s tips
- Engage your core and keep your back straight
- Make sure your shoulder is in contact with the mat before starting the next rep
- Exhale when bending knees and raising your torso off the surface
- Breathe in as you lower your torso and return legs to the starting position
Oblique crunch benefits
- Oblique crunch exercise is useful for toning the abs and tightening the core
- Helps to shape the waist
- Improves flexibility and balance
- Oblique crunch exercise makes the back muscles stronger.
