Alternate Oblique Crunch
Description
The alternate oblique crunch lies on your back and alternates crunching to the right and left side, targeting each oblique in turn. It is a simple floor exercise for building oblique strength and definition.
Equipment Required
Alternate Oblique Crunch Instructions
- Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat. Hands behind your head.
- Crunch up and to the right — bring your left shoulder toward your right knee.
- Lower back to center.
- Crunch up and to the left — bring your right shoulder toward your left knee.
- Continue alternating.
- Focus on the oblique contraction with each side crunch.
- Control the movement — no swinging.
- Aim for 10 to 15 reps per side.
Alternate Oblique Crunch Form & Visual
Alternate Oblique Crunch Benefits
- Targets each oblique in alternation
- Builds oblique strength and definition
- No equipment needed
- Simple and accessible
- Beginner-friendly
- Classic oblique exercise
Alternate Oblique Crunch Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
