Oblique Leg Raise Crunch
Sculpt your core with Oblique Leg Raise Crunches! Target your obliques for a stronger, more defined midsection.
The Oblique Leg Raise Crunch mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Oblique Leg Raise Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Oblique Leg Raise Crunch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Oblique Leg Raise Crunch
Begin by lying on your side with your legs straight and your hand supporting your head. Keep your bottom arm extended on the ground for stability.
Engage your core muscles to prepare for the movement.
Simultaneously raise your legs off the ground and contract your obliques, bringing your elbow towards your raised legs in a side crunch motion while keeping your hand on your head.
Lift as high as possible without compromising your form, focusing on the contraction of your obliques. Your obliques are the muscles along the side of your abdominal wall, which you can see highlighted in the images.
Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position while also returning your upper body to the ground, maintaining a controlled movement throughout.
Repeat the exercise on the same side for the desired number of repetitions.
Switch sides and repeat the leg raise oblique crunch with the other side of your body to ensure balanced training.
Remember to breathe out as you lift and crunch, and breathe in as you return to the starting position.
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Oblique Leg Raise Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Oblique Leg Raise Crunch work?
The Oblique Leg Raise Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Oblique Leg Raise Crunch?
None. The Oblique Leg Raise Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Oblique Leg Raise Crunch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Leg-Cross Crunch, Alternating Oblique Crunch, Bicycle-Crunch and Oblique Jackknife.
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