Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Standing Side Crunch.
A standing bodyweight exercise that targets the obliques by crunching the torso laterally. You stand upright and crunch sideways, bringing one elbow down toward the same-side hip to contract the oblique muscle. No equipment is needed, making it an accessible core drill for any setting.
The Standing Side 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.
