cross-body crunch

What is Cross-Body Crunch? Cross-body crunch is a core strengthening exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques. This exercise involves a twisting motion that engages the core muscles and helps improve overall core stability and strength.

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Place your hands behind your head, elbows pointing out to the sides.
Lift your shoulder blades off the ground, engaging your core muscles.
As you crunch, twist your upper body and bring your right elbow towards your left knee.
Slowly return to the starting position and repeat on the other side, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.
Continue alternating sides in a controlled manner.

Using momentum to lift the upper body instead of engaging the core muscles.
Pulling on the neck with your hands, which can strain the neck muscles. - Not fully twisting the torso, reducing the effectiveness of the exercise.
Lifting the lower back off the ground, which can lead to lower back strain.

Focus on contracting your core muscles throughout the movement.
Exhale as you crunch and twist, inhale as you return to the starting position. - Keep your elbows wide and avoid pulling on your neck.
Control the movement to fully engage the obliques and maximize results.

Rectus Abdominis (six-pack muscles) - Internal and External Obliques (side abdominal muscles) - Transverse Abdominis (deep core muscles)