Hand Opposite Knee Crunch
Description
The hand opposite knee crunch is a basic oblique crunch that brings the hand to the opposite raised knee. The reach forces a torso rotation that engages the obliques. It is a simple no-equipment ab move great for beginners.
Equipment Required
Hand Opposite Knee Crunch Instructions
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Set the arms at the sides.
- Brace your core and lift one knee up.
- At the same time lift the opposite shoulder off the floor.
- Reach the same side hand across to touch the opposite knee.
- Squeeze the obliques hard at the top.
- Lower back to the start with control.
- Alternate sides each rep.
Hand Opposite Knee Crunch Form & Visual
Hand Opposite Knee Crunch Benefits
- Strong oblique builder
- No equipment needed
- Beginner friendly
- Trains rotational core
- Easy to do anywhere
- Useful core finisher
Hand Opposite Knee Crunch Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
Hand Opposite Knee Crunch Variations & Alternatives
- Bicycle Crunch
- Cross Body Crunch
- Russian Twist
- Standard Crunch
