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Standing Alternate Side Crunch and Raise

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Standing Alternate Side Crunch and Raise.

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About this exercise

The Standing Alternate Side Crunch and Raise is a bodyweight exercise performed in a standing position where alternating lateral knee raises are paired with a side crunch, targeting the obliques and hips while improving balance and core stability.

How to Perform

  • Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and hands behind your head, elbows wide
  • Lift your right knee out to the side while simultaneously crunching your right elbow down toward your right knee
  • Squeeze your oblique at the top of the movement
  • Lower your leg back to the starting position with control
  • Repeat on the left side, driving your left knee out and crunching your left elbow down
  • Keep your torso upright and your core engaged throughout, alternating sides continuously

Muscle Activation

Primary
Obliques
Secondary
AbsQuadricepsCore

Common Mistakes

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About the Standing Alternate Side Crunch and Raise

The Standing Alternate Side Crunch and Raise 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.