Hip Crossover
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Hip Crossover focuses on Obliques, with Hips, Lower Back working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Hip Crossover with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie on your back with your arms extended out to the sides, forming a "T" shape with your palms facing up.
- 2
Bend your knees and lift your feet off the floor, bringing your knees directly over your hips with shins parallel to the floor.
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Keeping your shoulders pressed into the floor, slowly lower both knees to one side until they are close to the floor.
- 4
Engage your core to pull your knees back up to the starting position over your hips.
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Repeat the movement by slowly lowering both knees to the opposite side, maintaining control.
- 6
Again, use your core to return your knees to the center starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Hip Crossover primarily targets Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips, Lower Back . 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 Hip Crossover, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Hip Crossover, 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.
