Floor Twisting Crunch Feet on Bench

Description

The floor twisting crunch feet on bench is a core exercise that adds rotation to a feet elevated crunch. The bench position keeps the lower back supported while the twist hits the obliques.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Floor Twisting Crunch Feet on Bench Instructions

  1. Lie flat on the floor with the lower legs resting on a bench.
  2. Knees should be bent at 90 degrees with calves parallel to the floor.
  3. Place your hands lightly behind your head with elbows wide.
  4. Brace the core and exhale as you crunch up.
  5. As you lift, twist the torso so one elbow points toward the opposite knee.
  6. Squeeze the obliques hard at the top of the twist.
  7. Lower back to the floor with control and untwist to neutral.
  8. Alternate sides on each repetition for the full set.

Floor Twisting Crunch Feet on Bench Form & Visual

Floor Twisting Crunch Feet on Bench

Floor Twisting Crunch Feet on Bench Benefits

  • Targets the obliques through controlled rotation.
  • Hits the upper abs with the crunching motion.
  • Bench position protects the lower back from strain.
  • No equipment beyond a bench needed.
  • Easy to scale with hand position changes.
  • Improves rotational core control.

Floor Twisting Crunch Feet on Bench Muscles Worked

  • Obliques
  • Rectus abdominis
  • Hip flexors

Floor Twisting Crunch Feet on Bench Variations & Alternatives

  • Bicycle Crunch
  • Floor Crunch Feet on Bench
  • Russian Twist
  • Cable Twisting Crunch