Weighted Hip Crossover
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Weighted Hip Crossover focuses on Obliques, with Hips, Lower Back working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Hip Crossover with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and a weight held on your chest or stomach.
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Extend your arms out to the sides, palms down, to help stabilize your upper body.
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Keeping your shoulders pressed into the floor, slowly lower both knees to one side until they are close to the ground, twisting your hips.
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Engage your core and obliques to pull your knees back up to the starting position.
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Repeat the movement by lowering your knees to the opposite side, maintaining control.
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Return your knees to the center to complete one repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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 Weighted Hip Crossover, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted 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.
