Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cross Standing Crunch.
A standing core exercise where you drive one knee upward and across toward the opposite elbow, targeting the obliques and abs while challenging balance and hip flexor coordination. The rotational crunch makes it effective for training waist definition and anti-rotational stability.
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The Cross Standing Crunch is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.