Side Crunches
Reps20 times
Calories burned103 kcal
LevelBeginner
Changing duration and load is available in our application
Lie on the floor with your knees slightly bent and turned to the left as shown. Put your right hand behind your head. This will be your starting position. As you exhale, pull your right elbow forward, as if you were doing a normal twist. After a second pause while inhaling, return to the starting position. Perform the required number of repetitions, put your legs to the other side and repeat the approach with the other hand.
How to perform the exercise
20 times
103 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01
Starting position
Lie on the floor with your knees slightly bent and turned to the left.
02
Arms
Place your right hand behind your head.
03
Crunch
As you exhale, pull your right elbow forward as in a regular crunch.
04
Return
After a second's pause, inhale and return to the starting position.
05
Switch sides
Complete the required reps, turn your legs to the other side and repeat with the other arm.
Variants
Beginner
Use a small range and keep your lower back on the floor.
Middle
Reach the elbow further forward, lifting your shoulders fully off the floor.
Professional
Pause at the top and increase the number of reps.
Which muscles are working
Obliques and core
Benefits of the exercise
Strength
Strengthens the oblique muscles.
Balance
Develops control of torso position.
Simply
Needs no equipment.
Contraindications
Acute pain in the lower back or neck.
Recent injuries to the abdomen or spine.
Medical restriction on abdominal training.
Recommendations
Neck
Do not pull your head with your hand; the elbow only supports it.
Lower back
Keep your lower back pressed to the floor.
Sides
Complete the same number of reps on each side.
