Standing Side Crunch
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Standing Side Crunch focuses on Obliques.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Standing Side Crunch with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and hands lightly placed behind your head, elbows wide.
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Keeping your core engaged, slowly lean your torso to one side, bringing your elbow down towards your hip.
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Feel the contraction in your obliques as you crunch sideways.
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Engage your core muscles to slowly return to the upright starting position.
- 5
Repeat on the opposite side, alternating sides with each crunch.
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