Lying Woodchopper Crunch
The Lying Woodchopper Crunch mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Lying Woodchopper Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
How to do the Lying Woodchopper Crunch
Lie flat on your back on the floor with your legs extended straight up toward the ceiling and arms held together overhead.
Engage your core to lift your shoulder blades off the floor while reaching your hands toward one side of your raised legs.
Hold the crunch briefly at the top while squeezing your abdominal muscles tightly.
Lower your upper body back down to the floor in a slow and controlled motion.
Repeat the crunch movement to the same side for your desired number of repetitions before switching.
Lying Woodchopper Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Lying Woodchopper Crunch work?
The Lying Woodchopper Crunch mainly works the core. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Lying Woodchopper Crunch?
None. The Lying Woodchopper Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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