How to do it
Squeeze your obliques for one full second at the top of each crunch.
- 1
Get into a side plank position, supporting your body on one forearm with your feet stacked.
- 2
Place your top hand behind your head, with your elbow pointing upwards.
- 3
Bring your top elbow and knee towards each other, performing a side crunch.
- 4
Extend them back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of reps before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels and avoid sagging hips to maintain proper alignment and target the obliques effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the torso toward the floor
- ✕Yanking the head forward with the top hand
- ✕Unstacking the feet during the crunch