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TRX Oblique Crunch
This is a great exercise that uses a tremendous amount of muscle. It’s very similar to the TRX crunch, but incorporates more oblique muscles. If you don’t have a TRX system, make sure you see Related Exercises below to see some that are similar.
Benefits
Strengthens the entire core area, but places extra emphasis on the external obliques. It helps flex the spine and maintain control over abdominal muscles and helps stabilize your spine and pelvis.
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Body Parts Used
Main focus is on the external obliques and the rectus abdominus.
Instructions
- Insert your feet into the TRX straps so that they work while in the prone position.
- Place yourself in a push up position where when you are fully extended, the straps are straight up and down.
- Exhale as you tighten your abs and pull your knees to the outside of one knee.
- Inhale as you return to nearly the starting position.
- Repeat for as many repetitions as desired.
Variations
You can alternate directions or stay one one side until fatigue.
Similar Exercises
Sample Routine
Go here to see samples of complete ab workout routines.
Note: One exercise alone is not sufficient for any goal. All exercises should be part of a comprehensive exercise program. Also, see my list of exercises for more.