Standing Side Crunch
Standing Side Crunch helps to target the oblique muscles and tightens the entire side of the ab wall more effectively.
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Swiss Ball Side Crunch
Swiss Ball Side Crunch targets the external and internal obliques and strengthens the side ab wall. Performing this exercise with a Swiss ball engages throughout the move.
Instructions
- Lie on your side with one thigh resting on the Swiss ball. Cross your arms in front of your body. Place your top foot on the floor in front of your bottom foot in a staggered stance.
- Twist on the Swiss ball, lifting your upper body. Return to starting position.
Tips
- Do not tilt your body forward or backward. During the exercise, try to move only up and down.
- Make sure you are moving through your abs and not arching or pulling your neck.
Alternative Exercises
Crunch
Crunch is a classic core exercise that explicitly trains your abdominal muscles - part of your core. It also includes your oblique muscles on the sides of your trunk and the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, and hips.
Dead Bug
Dead Bug is a popular 'core' exercise used to target the trunk muscles (erector spinae, obliques, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis), which together provide a strong base for our moving limbs so we can maintain good form whilst running.
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