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Seated Side Crunch (wall) exercise animation

Seated Side Crunch (wall)

Category
Waist
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Abs

Bracing against a wall while performing this side crunch removes the stability demand so the obliques can be worked more directly instead of sharing the load with balance muscles. It's a smaller range of motion than a standing side bend, and that's the point — the muscle stays under tension longer per rep. Keep the movement short and controlled rather than swinging into it.

How to Do the Seated Side Crunch (wall)

  1. Sit on the floor with your back against a wall and your legs extended in front of you.
  2. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
  3. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
  4. Engage your abs and lean to one side, bringing your elbow towards your hip.
  5. Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat on the other side.
  7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Seated Side Crunch (wall) primarily targets the Abs, with Obliques as the primary synergist muscle group.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Seated Side Crunch (wall) work?
The Seated Side Crunch (wall) primarily targets the abs, with the obliques as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Seated Side Crunch (wall)?
The Seated Side Crunch (wall) is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Seated Side Crunch (wall)?
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.