Alternate Oblique Crunch
A good bodyweight exercise for contracting the obliques without any equipment.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Lie on your back using your body weight, bend your knees, and keep your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands lightly at the sides of your head and brace your core.
- 02
Lift your upper back off the floor and crunch diagonally by bringing your right shoulder toward your left knee without pulling on your neck.
- 03
Lower yourself back down under control until you are just above the floor, maintaining core tension and a neutral lower back.
- 04
Repeat on the opposite side by bringing your left shoulder toward your right knee, and continue alternating at a steady pace.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftAlternate Oblique Crunch is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep your chin slightly tucked and your elbows open to reduce strain on your neck. Focus on the rotation and pause briefly at the top instead of lifting your entire upper body.
A good bodyweight exercise for contracting the obliques without any equipment.
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