Alternating Oblique Crunch
Differentiation: Mechanics
This is the basic variation of an Oblique Crunch. In this exercise, you keep your legs straight and on the floor | while crunching and slightly twisting your body to one side. This exercise engages, strengthening, and defining your obliques.
Starting Position
To get into starting position, do this...
1) Locate an area of the gym with ample floor space to perform the exercise.
2) Place a padded exercise mat on the floor.
3) Lie on your back on the mat.
4) ...and your knees bent at a 60-degree angle.
5) ...and your feet flat on the floor.
6) Place your hands behind your head.
Main Mechanics
Once in starting position, do this...
1) This is the starting position.
2) Exhale while you crunch the right side of your body...
3) ...until your right elbow touches your bent left knee.
4) Return to the starting position.
5) Switch arms and crunch the left side of your body...
6) ....until your left elbow touches your bent right knee.
7) Continue reps until you have completed a full set, alternating sides for each rep.
Proper Form
There is nothing that needs special attention.
Gear Advice
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