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Obliques · Intermediate

GHD Side Crunch

Abdominal flexion drill emphasizing controlled reps and steady pelvis position.

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GHD Side Crunch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ObliquesCore

Equipment

Glute Ham Developer

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set up sideways on the GHD with the feet secured and the hip resting comfortably on the pad.
  2. 02Align the shoulders, hips, and legs, then place the hands across the chest or lightly beside the head.
  3. 03Lower the torso toward the floor by bending laterally through a comfortable range.
  4. 04Contract the upper-side obliques to raise the torso until it returns to a straight line with the legs.
  5. 05Avoid twisting or overextending, complete the repetitions, and then set up on the opposite side.

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