Seated Side Crunch
Step by step
How to perform
- Place your hands behind your head with your elbows out to the sides.
- Engage your abs and lean to your right side, bringing your right elbow towards your right hip.
- Return to the starting position and repeat the movement on your left side, bringing your left elbow towards your left hip.
- Continue alternating sides for your desired number of repetitions, making sure to keep your abs engaged throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Seated Side Crunch is an effective exercise targeting the oblique muscles, helping to strengthen and tone your core while improving your overall balance and stability. This exercise is suitable for individuals at all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced, as it can be easily modified to match one's ability. People would want to do this exercise because it not only enhances abdominal strength but also promotes better posture and reduces the risk of back pain.
Coaching cues
Form tips
When performing the seated side crunch, make sure your movements are slow and controlled. Avoid jerking or using momentum to lift your body, as this can strain your neck and back. Instead, use your core muscles to control your movements.
To get the most out of the exercise, make sure you're using a full range of motion. This means you should extend your body as far as comfortably possible during the side stretch and contract your abs as much as you can during the crunch. Avoid the common mistake of doing short, incomplete movements.
Don't hold your breath while performing the exercise. Breathe out as you crunch and breathe
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