Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Oblique Crunches with Straight Leg Lift.
Oblique crunches with a straight leg lift combine a side crunch with a simultaneous leg raise, targeting the obliques and lower abs in a single coordinated movement. Lying on your back, you curl one shoulder toward the opposite hip while lifting the straight leg on the same side.
The Oblique Crunches with Straight Leg Lift 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.
