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Oblique Crunch.

Side crunch that targets the obliques.

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Oblique Crunch
The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
8–15
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Rectus abdominis
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Lie on the back with knees bent to one side

  2. Step 02

    Place the hands by the head

  3. Step 03

    Crunch the torso up toward the hip

  4. Step 04

    Squeeze the obliques at the top

  5. Step 05

    Lower under control

  6. Step 06

    Finish reps then switch sides

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Keep the movement controlled

  • Avoid pulling on the neck

  • Squeeze the side abs at the top