Oblique Crunches

Lie on your back and bend your knees at about 60 degrees as shown. Place your feet on the floor and stretch your arms out to your sides. This will be your starting position. As you exhale, start twisting while lifting your right elbow with shoulder and left knee. Try to touch your knee with your elbow. Tip: try to pull to the knee not only the elbow, but also the shoulder. Tighten your abdominal muscles during the movement. On an inhale, return to the starting position and repeat the movement with your left elbow and right knee. Perform the required number of repetitions, alternating movements. Variations: You can perform the desired number of repetitions first on one side and then on the other without alternating them each time.