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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Obliques

Equipment Required

Bodyweight

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Rotation

Secondary Muscles

Abs

Exercise Description

The oblique crunch exercise targets your side abs to build a stronger core and better waist definition. It helps improve rotational strength for sports and daily activities.

How To

1. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hands behind your head 2. Lift your shoulders off the ground and crunch diagonally, bringing your right elbow toward your left knee 3. Focus on rotating your torso during the oblique crunch movement, not just moving your elbow 4. Lower back down with control to the starting position 5. Complete all reps on one side before switching to perform oblique crunches on the other side

Form Tips

• Keep your lower back pressed against the floor throughout the entire oblique crunch movement • Move slowly and focus on feeling the burn in your side muscles, not speed • Don't pull on your neck with your hands during the oblique crunch • Exhale as you crunch up and inhale as you lower down

Common Mistakes

• Pulling your head forward with your hands instead of supporting it gently • Moving too fast and losing control during the oblique crunch motion • Only moving your elbow instead of actually rotating your torso in the oblique crunch

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