Weighted Skater Crunch Cross
Muscle Groups: Obliques, Quads, Glutes
Weighted Skater Crunch Cross focuses on Obliques, Quads, Glutes, with Calves, Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Skater Crunch Cross with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall, holding a dumbbell or kettlebell with both hands at chest height.
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Shift your weight onto your right leg, slightly bending your right knee, and extend your left leg straight back behind you, hovering your left foot off the floor.
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Engage your core and simultaneously drive your left knee forward and across your body towards your right elbow.
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As your knee comes forward, crunch your upper body down and to the right, bringing the weight towards your left knee.
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Slowly reverse the movement, extending your left leg back and returning your upper body to the starting upright position.
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Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to the other leg.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Skater Crunch Cross primarily targets Obliques, Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Calves, Hamstrings . 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 Skater Crunch Cross, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Skater Crunch Cross, 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.
