side plank oblique crunch

Category

Core

Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Bodyweight

Primary muscles

External Obliques, Internal Obliques

Secondary muscles

Rectus Abdominis, Deltoids

How to do it

1. Begin in a side plank position on your right side, with your legs extended straight and stacked on top of each other. Prop yourself up on your right elbow, keeping your elbow directly under your shoulder. Place your left hand on your hip.
2. Engage your core and lift your hips off the floor, forming a straight line from your head to your feet.
3. Lower your hips towards the floor without touching it, then raise them back up to the starting position, squeezing your obliques at the top.
4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other side and perform the exercise on your left side.

Form tips

• Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain balance and stability.
• Move your hips slowly and with control to maximize muscle engagement and prevent injury.
• Breathe steadily, exhaling as you lift your hips and inhaling as you lower them.