Side-Lying Crunch
Target your obliques! The Side-Lying Crunch sculpts your core, one side at a time. Get ready to feel the burn!
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Begin by lying on one side, keeping your legs extended and stacked on top of each other. Place your lower arm on the ground for support.
2. Place your top hand behind your head or across your body for more advanced support.
3. Keeping your legs straight, bring your legs up towards the ceiling as you simultaneously crunch your upper body towards your hips, attempting to close the space at the side of your waist.
4. Contract your oblique muscles as you perform the crunch, and hold the squeeze briefly at the top of the movement.
5. Slowly lower your upper body and legs back to the starting position.
6. Perform all the recommended repetitions on one side, then switch to the other side and repeat.
Ensure that you control the movement throughout the exercise, maintaining tension in the core muscles. Avoid any jerking motions, and focus on quality over quantity to maximize oblique engagement.
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