Oblique Crunches with Bent Knee Leg Lift
Description
The oblique crunches with bent knee leg lift is a side lying core move that pairs an upper body oblique crunch with a bent knee lift. The combo hits the obliques from both top and bottom.
Equipment Required
Oblique Crunches with Bent Knee Leg Lift Instructions
- Lie on your side with legs stacked and knees bent.
- Place the bottom hand on the floor for stability.
- Place the top hand lightly behind the head with the elbow flared.
- Brace the obliques and lift the top shoulder off the floor.
- At the same time, lift the top knee toward the elbow.
- Crunch the side body to bring the elbow and knee together.
- Lower the shoulder and leg back to the start with control.
- Complete all reps on one side then switch sides.
Oblique Crunches with Bent Knee Leg Lift Form & Visual
Oblique Crunches with Bent Knee Leg Lift Benefits
- Hits the obliques from both ends of the body.
- Strengthens the side abs and hip flexors.
- Improves lateral core control and stability.
- No equipment needed.
- Easy to scale by adjusting hand position.
- Carryover to rotational athletic moves.
Oblique Crunches with Bent Knee Leg Lift Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Quadriceps
Oblique Crunches with Bent Knee Leg Lift Variations & Alternatives
- Side Plank Crunch
- Russian Twist
- Standing Oblique Crunch
- Bicycle Crunch
