Side Crunch
Description
The side crunch lies on the floor and performs a crunch directed to one side, targeting the obliques. You can lie on your back with knees dropped to one side, or lie on your side and crunch laterally.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Side Crunch Instructions
- Lie on your back, knees bent. Drop both knees to the right side.
- Hands behind your head.
- Crunch straight up — the rotated leg position targets the left obliques.
- Squeeze at the top.
- Lower under control.
- Complete reps, then drop knees to the left and crunch for the right obliques.
- Aim for 12 to 15 reps per side.
- Alternatively, lie on your side and crunch laterally.
Side Crunch Form & Visual
Side Crunch Benefits
- Directly targets the obliques
- Simple floor exercise
- No equipment needed
- Builds oblique definition
- Easy to learn
- Accessible for all levels
Side Crunch Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis (secondary)
