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Obliques · Intermediate

Side Plank Oblique Crunch

Side plank with repeated top-elbow-to-hip crunches while the pelvis remains lifted and stacked.

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Exercise overview

Training details

ObliquesAbsCoreShoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 15 / side

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Start in a side plank position with your forearm on the ground and your body in a straight line.
  2. 02Engage your core and lift your free arm towards the ceiling.
  3. 03From here, bring your elbow down towards your hip while crunching the obliques.
  4. 04Return to the side plank position and repeat for the prescribed repetitions.
  5. 05Complete the prescribed repetitions while maintaining the same alignment and control.

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