Oblique Crunches with Straight Leg Lift
Description
The oblique crunches with straight leg lift is a side lying core move that pairs an upper body crunch with a straight leg raise. The longer leg lever increases the demand on the obliques compared to a bent knee version.
Equipment Required
Oblique Crunches with Straight Leg Lift Instructions
- Lie on your side with legs stacked and straight.
- 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 straight leg up toward the elbow.
- Crunch the side body to bring elbow and leg together.
- Lower the shoulder and leg back to the start with control.
- Complete all reps on one side then switch sides.
Oblique Crunches with Straight Leg Lift Form & Visual
Oblique Crunches with Straight Leg Lift Benefits
- Hits the obliques with a longer leg lever for more demand.
- Strengthens the side abs and hip abductors.
- Improves lateral core control.
- No equipment needed.
- Builds carryover to rotational sport actions.
- Trains hip stability through the leg lift.
Oblique Crunches with Straight Leg Lift Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Gluteus medius
- Hip flexors
Oblique Crunches with Straight Leg Lift Variations & Alternatives
- Side Plank Leg Raise
- Side Lying Leg Raise
- Bicycle Crunch
- Russian Twist
