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Oblique Crunch.
Side crunch that targets the obliques.
BeginnerBodyweight

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.
- Step 01
Lie on the back with knees bent to one side
- Step 02
Place the hands by the head
- Step 03
Crunch the torso up toward the hip
- Step 04
Squeeze the obliques at the top
- Step 05
Lower under control
- 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