Weighted Plank with Oblique Crunch
Muscle Groups: Abs, Obliques
Weighted Plank with Oblique Crunch focuses on Abs, Obliques, with Lower Back, Hips working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Plank with Oblique Crunch with proper form and technique.
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Start in a forearm plank position with your elbows directly under your shoulders and your body forming a straight line from head to heels.
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Have a partner carefully place a weight plate on your lower back or upper glutes, ensuring it is stable.
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Keeping your core tight and hips stable, draw your right knee towards your left elbow, crunching your oblique muscles.
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Slowly extend your right leg back to the starting plank position, maintaining a straight body line.
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Repeat the crunch on the opposite side, bringing your left knee towards your right elbow.
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Return your left leg to the plank position to complete one repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Plank with Oblique Crunch primarily targets Abs, Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Lower Back, Hips . 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 Plank with Oblique Crunch, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Plank with Oblique Crunch, 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.
