Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Standing Side Crunch Elbow Drive.
A standing oblique exercise in which you drive your elbow down toward the opposite raised knee, mimicking a lateral crunch while remaining upright. It effectively targets the obliques and lateral core without requiring any equipment.
The Standing Side Crunch Elbow Drive 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.
