Side-to-Side Crunch and Weave
Muscle Groups: Abs, Obliques
Side-to-Side Crunch and Weave focuses on Abs, Obliques.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Side-to-Side Crunch and Weave with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and hands lightly behind your head with elbows wide.
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Engage your core and lift your head and shoulders off the floor, performing a crunch.
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While keeping your shoulders elevated, twist your torso to one side, reaching your opposite elbow towards the outside of your knee.
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Immediately reverse the twist, moving your torso to the other side and reaching the other elbow towards the outside of the opposite knee.
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Continue this side-to-side weaving motion, keeping your shoulders off the floor, for the desired repetitions.
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After completing the weaves, slowly lower your head and shoulders back to the starting position.
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