How to perform Bodyweight Oblique Crunch with proper form
Starting Position
- Lie on your back on the floor.
- Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head, elbows wide.
Execution
- Engage Core: Tighten your abdominal muscles.
- Lift Shoulders: Curl your shoulders off the floor towards your right knee.
- Twist: As you lift, rotate your torso to bring your left elbow towards your right knee.
- Return: Slowly lower back to the starting position without letting your head touch the ground.
- Repeat: Alternate sides, bringing your right elbow toward your left knee for the next repetition.
Tips
- Keep your movements controlled.
- Avoid pulling on your neck; use your core to lift.
- Ensure your lower back stays in contact with the floor.
- Breathe out as you crunch, and breathe in as you return.
Exercises
Ab Wheel, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Shoulders, Back, Chest
Around The World, Dumbbell
Type: Core
Target: Shoulders, Chest
Synergist: Back
Back Extension, Bodyweight
Type: Lower, Core
Target: Back
Synergist: Glutes, Hamstrings
Back Extension, Leverage Machine
Type: Lower, Core
Target: Back
Synergist: Glutes, Hamstrings
Ball Slams, Medicine Ball
Type: Core, Upper
Target: Shoulders, Back
Synergist: Chest, Abs
Battle Ropes, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Core
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Back
Bicycle Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes, Quadriceps
Cable Crunch, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Cable Twist, Barbell
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes
Cable Twist, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes
Cable Twist, Band
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes
Cable Twist, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes
Cable Twist, Leverage Machine
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes
Cross Body Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Glutes, Quadriceps
Crunch, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Crunch, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Crunch, Leverage Machine
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Flat Knee Raise, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Flat Leg Raise, Bodyweight
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Glutes
Hanging Leg Raise, Cable
Type: Core
Target: Abs
Synergist: Quadriceps, Glutes