Standing Side Crunch
Tone your obliques with Standing Side Crunches! A simple bodyweight exercise you can do anywhere. Feel the burn!
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Start by standing upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Place your hands behind your head with elbows flared out to the sides.
3. Shift your weight onto your left foot.
4. Breathe out and simultaneously lift your right knee towards your elbow while crunching your torso to the right, aiming to bring your elbow and knee towards each other.
5. Squeeze the side of your abs as you perform the crunch.
6. Inhale as you slowly lower your raised knee and return your torso to the upright position.
7. Repeat the desired number of reps on one side before switching to the opposite knee and elbow.
8. Ensure to maintain balance and a straight posture throughout the movement.
9. For increased difficulty, you can add a pause at the peak contraction or increase the number of repetitions.
Be sure to keep the movement controlled and avoid pulling on your neck with your hands. Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise for stability and to enhance the workout's effectiveness.
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