Side Crunch II
Description
The side crunch II is a variation of the classic side crunch performed lying on the floor. The setup includes a different leg or hand position to slightly change the angle of pull on the obliques. The result is a focused oblique isolation that supplements the standard side crunch.
Equipment Required
Side Crunch II Instructions
- Lie on your back on the floor.
- Bend both knees with feet flat on the floor.
- Drop both knees together to your right side.
- Place your hands behind your head with elbows wide.
- Brace your abs hard.
- Crunch your left obliques by lifting your shoulders off the floor.
- Lift the left shoulder higher than the right toward the ceiling.
- Squeeze the obliques at the top, then lower with control. Switch sides after the set.
Side Crunch II Form & Visual
Side Crunch II Benefits
- Direct oblique isolation
- No equipment required
- Builds oblique strength
- Easy to scale by adjusting range
- Useful for oblique specialization
- Strong mind-muscle connection
Side Crunch II Muscles Worked
- Obliques (internal and external)
- Rectus abdominis
- Core
Side Crunch II Variations & Alternatives
- Side Crunch
- Bicycle Crunch
- Russian Twist
- Side Plank
