Form cues
- Move from the ribs
- Elbow stays wide
- Lower back stays down
- Alternate sides
Exercise
Cross Body Crunch
Waist, body weight
A twisting crunch that works the abs and obliques.
Target: obliques. Also works: abs.
Steps
- Lie on your back with the knees bent and the feet down.
- Keep the hands light behind the head.
- Lift one shoulder toward the opposite knee.
- Extend the other leg just off the floor.
- Return and switch sides.
Common mistakes
- Pulling the neck
- Using momentum
- Holding the breath
Breathing
Exhale as you twist up.
In the app, search for Cross Body Crunch and add it to a workout.