Side Plank Oblique Crunch
Description
The side plank oblique crunch holds a side plank and brings the top knee and top elbow together in a crunching motion. It combines the static anti-lateral flexion of the side plank with dynamic oblique contraction for a complete oblique exercise.
Equipment Required
Side Plank Oblique Crunch Instructions
- Get into a side plank on your right forearm. Left hand behind your head.
- Body in a straight line from heels to head.
- Bring your left elbow and left knee toward each other by crunching at the waist.
- Squeeze your left oblique at the crunch.
- Extend back to the straight side plank position.
- Continue for the desired reps.
- Switch sides and repeat.
- Aim for 10 to 12 reps per side.
Side Plank Oblique Crunch Form & Visual
Side Plank Oblique Crunch Benefits
- Combines static and dynamic oblique loading
- Builds oblique strength and definition
- No equipment needed
- Engaging side plank variation
- Develops hip and shoulder stability
- Useful for core development
Side Plank Oblique Crunch Muscles Worked
- Obliques (primary)
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors (knee drive)
- Gluteus medius (bottom leg stabilizer)
- Quadratus lumborum
Side Plank Oblique Crunch Variations & Alternatives
- Side Plank (static)
- Side Plank Hip Dip
- Side Plank Hip Adduction
- Bicycle Crunch
- Star Side Plank
