Side Crunch with Hands on Chest
Description
The side crunch with hands on chest is a side lying ab exercise that crunches the obliques without pulling on the neck. The hands on chest position keeps the move strict and isolates the side abs.
Equipment Required
Side Crunch with Hands on Chest Instructions
- Lie on your side with legs stacked and slightly bent.
- Cross both hands over your chest.
- Place the bottom arm under the torso for support if needed.
- Brace the obliques and lift the top shoulder off the floor.
- Crunch the side body to lift the rib cage toward the hip.
- Squeeze the obliques hard at the top.
- Lower the shoulder back to the start with control.
- Complete all reps on one side then switch sides.
Side Crunch with Hands on Chest Form & Visual
Side Crunch with Hands on Chest Benefits
- Isolates the obliques without using the arms or neck.
- Beginner friendly side core exercise.
- Builds lateral core strength.
- Improves rotational core control.
- No equipment needed.
- Easy to scale by changing leg position.
Side Crunch with Hands on Chest Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Quadratus lumborum
Side Crunch with Hands on Chest Variations & Alternatives
- Side Plank Crunch
- Bicycle Crunch
- Russian Twist
- Standing Oblique Crunch
