Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch focuses on Obliques, with Abs, Forearm, Hips, Shoulders, Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch with proper form and technique.
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Grab a pull-up bar with a shoulder-width overhand grip, making sure arms are completely straight and your feet are off the ground.
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Brace your core and use your abs to raise your knees up toward your shoulders, while also scooping or twisting your torso toward one side and crunching your obliques. Return to the starting position. Repeat on other side.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Avoid allowing the body to swing back and forth. Keep your torso as still/stable as possible.
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Avoid jerking your legs up. Instead, contract your core to generate movement.
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Avoid hyperextending the lower back. Your spine should remain flat/neutral throughout the movement.
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Avoid shrugging your shoulders. Force your shoulders down/back to recruit your lats and make it less stressful on the shoulder joint.
Secondary Muscles
While Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch primarily targets Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Forearm, Hips, Shoulders, Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
