Oblique Crunches - On The Floor
How to do the Oblique Crunches - On The Floor with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
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How to do the Oblique Crunches - On The Floor
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Start out by lying on your right side with your legs lying on top of each other. Make sure your knees are bent a little bit.
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Place your left hand behind your head.
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Once you are in this set position, begin by moving your left elbow up as you would perform a normal crunch except this time the main emphasis is on your obliques.
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Crunch as high as you can, hold the contraction for a second and then slowly drop back down into the starting position.
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Remember to breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) part of the exercise and to breathe out during the concentric (elevation) part of the exercise.
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Oblique Crunches - On The Floor: common questions
What muscles does the Oblique Crunches - On The Floor work?
The Oblique Crunches - On The Floor primarily works the Abs.
Is the Oblique Crunches - On The Floor suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Oblique Crunches - On The Floor is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Oblique Crunches - On The Floor?
None. The Oblique Crunches - On The Floor is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Oblique Crunches - On The Floor a compound or isolation exercise?
The Oblique Crunches - On The Floor is an isolation exercise, it targets the abs through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Oblique Crunches - On The Floor with correct form?
Start out by lying on your right side with your legs lying on top of each other. Make sure your knees are bent a little bit. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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