Chair Seated Side Crunch
The Chair Seated Side Crunch mainly works the core. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair Seated Side Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Chair Seated Side Crunch
Sit upright near the front edge of a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor.
Place one hand lightly behind your head and let your other hand rest on your thigh for support.
Engage your core and slowly lift one knee up toward the ceiling while crunching your torso sideways to meet it.
Focus on bringing your elbow toward your opposite knee to fully contract your oblique muscles.
Lower your leg and torso back to the starting position in a smooth, controlled motion.
Complete all your repetitions on one side before switching to the other.
Chair Seated Side Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Seated Side Crunch work?
The Chair Seated Side Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated Side Crunch?
Chair.
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