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Unlike the floor crunch variations, this one doesn’t put pressure on your spine.

Main muscles Worked

• Abs
• Obliques
• Hip flexors

Other Muscles Worked

• Glutes
• Thighs
• Quads

Standing Cross Crunches Guide

• Stand upright and place your hands behind your back. Your fit feet should be spread hip-width apart.
• Bend your left leg so as to lift your knee highest possible.
• Move your torso towards the left so that your left knee almost touches your right elbow.
• Repeat the exercise while alternating sides until you complete a set.

Trainer’s Tips

• Keep your core muscles engaged all through.
• Maintain your elbows open and relax your neck.
• Your back should also be straight during the exercise.
• Maintain a smooth and steady breath. Exhale while crunching.

Standing Cross Crunches Benefits

• Standing cross crunches increase core strength and stability.
• Improves body coordination as well as flexibility.
• Standing cross crunches increase heart rate since it works the whole body.
• Helps in trimming down your waist and burning off excess body fat.

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