Weighted Side-to-Side Crunch and Weave
Muscle Groups: Abs, Obliques
Weighted Side-to-Side Crunch and Weave focuses on Abs, Obliques.
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.
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