LiftsmithSide crunch
A isolation exercise for the obliques, with help from the abs. Equipment: no equipment.
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How to do it
- Setup: Lie on your back, knees bent and dropped to one side.
- Curl the shoulders up toward the ceiling
- Lower slowly; switch sides halfway
Muscles worked
Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all side crunch alternatives.
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