How to do it
Exhale sharply as you draw your rib cage toward your hip.
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Lie on your side with your legs stacked and knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
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Place your hands behind your head with elbows flared out.
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Lift your upper body in a side crunch motion, bringing your rib cage towards your hip.
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Slowly return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Perform the crunch with a deliberate motion, focusing on using your obliques to lift your torso rather than momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling the head forward with the hands
- ✕Rolling the torso backward during the crunch
- ✕Lifting the bent knees off the floor