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Obliques · Intermediate

Elbow to Knee Side Plank Crunch

Core-stability drill that develops bracing and positional control using bodyweight, with emphasis on the obliques and core.

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Exercise overview

Training details

ObliquesAbsCoreGlutesShoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Start in a side plank position with your elbow directly beneath your shoulder.
  2. 02Lift your top leg and bring your knee towards your elbow while contracting the obliques.
  3. 03Lower your leg back down and repeat for the prescribed repetitions.
  4. 04Switch to the other side and repeat.
  5. 05Complete the prescribed repetitions while maintaining the same alignment and control.

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