Sitting Side Crunch
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The sitting side crunch is an abdominal exercise that targets the obliques and rectus abdominis. It enhances core strength and stability by engaging the muscles on the sides of the abdomen through a twisting motion, providing balance and improved posture.
How to do it
- Sit on the floor with your knees bent, feet flat.
- Place one hand behind your head and the other on the floor for support.
- Engage your core and twist your torso, bringing your elbow towards the opposite knee.
- Return to the starting position with control.
- Repeat on the other side, alternating sides for reps.
Muscles worked
Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Iliopsoas Quadriceps
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