Kneeling Cross Crunch

Primary muscles
Abs, Obliques
Secondary muscles
None
Equipment
Other
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Begin in a kneeling position with your knees hip-width apart and your torso upright.
  2. 2 Place your hands behind your head, interlace your fingers, and keep your elbows wide.
  3. 3 Engage your core and lift your right knee off the floor, bringing it towards your chest.
  4. 4 Simultaneously crunch your torso, twisting to bring your left elbow towards your raised right knee.
  5. 5 Hold briefly at the peak of the crunch, feeling the contraction in your obliques.
  6. 6 Slowly return your right knee to the floor and your torso to the upright starting position.
  7. 7 Repeat the movement on the opposite side, bringing your left knee up and your right elbow towards it.

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