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Oblique Crunch V. 2 exercise animation

Oblique Crunch V. 2

Category
Waist
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Abs

This oblique crunch variation targets rotational core strength through a side-bending or twisting crunch pattern, training the obliques more directly than a standard straight-ahead crunch does. Keep the motion controlled — the obliques respond to a real contraction, not a fast, bouncy rep.

How to Do the Oblique Crunch V. 2

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Place your hands behind your head or cross them over your chest.
  3. Engage your abs and lift your shoulder blades off the ground, rotating your torso to one side.
  4. Pause for a moment, then lower your shoulder blades back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat on the other side.
  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Oblique Crunch V. 2 primarily targets the Abs, with Obliques as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have body weight? These target the same abs with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Oblique Crunch V. 2 work?
The Oblique Crunch V. 2 primarily targets the abs, with the obliques as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Oblique Crunch V. 2?
The Oblique Crunch V. 2 is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Oblique Crunch V. 2?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Hanging Knee Raise targets the same abs using assisted instead.