Cross Standing Crunch
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The cross standing crunch is a core exercise targeting the obliques and abdominals, enhancing balance and coordination. It involves bringing the elbow towards the opposite knee while standing, engaging multiple muscle groups for stability.
How to do it
- Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart and hands behind the head.
- Engage your core and lift the left knee towards the right elbow.
- Twist the torso slightly to bring the elbow and knee closer.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- Continue alternating sides in a controlled manner.
Muscles worked
Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Gluteus Medius Iliopsoas Quadriceps