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Side Crunch Exercises
This is a good exercise to do for the internal obliques because it’s easy to just role over while you’re already on the floor to do these.
Benefits
Helps flex the spine and maintain control over abdominal muscles and helps stabilize your spine and pelvis. It DOES NOT help get rid of love handles or spare tires around your waist.
Body Parts Used
Main focus is on the internal oblques.
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Instructions
- Lie on your right side with your right hand in front of you and your right hand resting on the curve of your left waist.
- Place your left hand behind your head.
- Exhale as you use the muscles on your left side (internal obliques) to raise your left shoulder towards your left hip. Avoid tugging your head with your left hand.
- Inhale as you return to the starting position, but before your right shoulder touches the ground.
- Repeat for as many repetitions as desired.
- Turn to your left side and use the opposite directions.
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.