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Standing Side Crunch

Beginner

Standing Side Crunch

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Standing Side Crunch helps to target the oblique muscles and tightens the entire side of the ab wall more effectively.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Stand perpendicular to an adjustable high pulley rope machine. Stand up straight, hold the handle with your inside hand and bend your arm at a 90-degree angle.
  • Step 2

    Do a side crunch by bending at the waist and pulling the handle down while twisting to the side. Return to starting position.

Muscle Groups

Standing Side Crunch targets Abs, Hips, Obliques as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Do not swing or pull the cable. Instead, do smooth, clean reps.
  • Avoid leaning your spine forward.