About this exercise
Oblique crunches target the muscles along the sides of your waist, helping to build core strength and define the obliques.
Oblique crunches
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Oblique crunches.
EasyObliques
How to Perform
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor
- Place your hands lightly behind your head with your elbows out
- Drop both knees to one side so your lower body is rotated
- Curl your upper body up toward your hip, contracting your obliques
- Pause and squeeze at the top of the movement
- Lower back down with control and complete all reps before switching sides
Muscle Activation
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Abs
Common Mistakes
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About the Oblique crunches
The Oblique crunches 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.