Form cues
- Twist from the torso
- Elbow toward knee
- Avoid pulling neck
- Keep lower back down
Exercise
Twisting Crunch
Waist, body weight
A crunch variation with a rotation to engage the obliques and upper abdominals.
Target: obliques. Also works: rectus abdominis, hip flexors.
Steps
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat.
- Place hands lightly behind your head.
- Crunch up, twisting your torso to bring one shoulder toward the opposite knee.
- Return to start and repeat to the other side.
- Alternate sides for each repetition.
Common mistakes
- Pulling on the head/neck
- Not rotating enough
- Lifting lower back
Breathing
Exhale as you crunch and twist, inhale as you return.
In the app, search for Twisting Crunch and add it to a workout.