Weighted Side-to-Side Crunch and Weave
Muscle Groups: Abs
Weighted Side-to-Side Crunch and Weave focuses on Abs, with Obliques working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Side-to-Side Crunch and Weave with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, holding a single weight with both hands above your chest.
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Engage your core and lift your head and shoulders off the floor into a crunch position.
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From this crunched position, reach the weight towards your right hip, twisting your torso slightly.
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Immediately sweep the weight across your body and reach towards your left hip, maintaining the crunch.
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Continue this side-to-side weaving motion with the weight for the desired repetitions.
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After completing the weaves, slowly lower your head and shoulders back to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Side-to-Side Crunch and Weave primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Obliques . 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 Side-to-Side Crunch and Weave, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Side-to-Side Crunch and Weave, 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.
