How to do it
Pause for one count at the top of each crunch before lowering.
- 1
Lie on your side with your legs stacked and hands placed behind your head or on the floor for stability.
- 2
Keep your legs straight or slightly bent.
- 3
Use your obliques to lift your legs and hips off the ground, bringing your knees towards your chest.
- 4
Slowly lower your legs back down without letting them touch the floor.
- 5
Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Ensure you are using your obliques to perform the movement rather than relying on momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling backward onto the back during reps
- ✕Letting the bottom hip collapse down
- ✕Jerking the head forward with the hands