Side-Lying Forearm Inner-Thigh Leg Lift to Crunch
The Side-Lying Forearm Inner-Thigh Leg Lift to Crunch mainly works the core, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs). No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Side-Lying Forearm Inner-Thigh Leg Lift to Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Adductors; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
How to do the Side-Lying Forearm Inner-Thigh Leg Lift to Crunch
Setup
Lie on your side on a yoga mat.
Prop your upper body up, resting on your forearm, with your elbow directly beneath your shoulder.
Bend the top leg and place your foot on the floor in front of your bottom leg, which should be extended fully.
Ensure your hips are stacked and your core is engaged.
Movement
Execution: Lift the bottom, extended leg off the ground while simultaneously bringing your top arm down to meet your knee, creating a crunching motion in your side/obliques.
Return: Slowly lower your leg back toward the mat while extending your arm back overhead.
Consistency: Focus on a slow, controlled movement rather than using momentum to lift the leg.
Engagement: Keep pressure in your forearm to maintain a stable, lifted shoulder position throughout the set.
Side-Lying Forearm Inner-Thigh Leg Lift to Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Side-Lying Forearm Inner-Thigh Leg Lift to Crunch work?
The Side-Lying Forearm Inner-Thigh Leg Lift to Crunch mainly works the core, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs). The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Side-Lying Forearm Inner-Thigh Leg Lift to Crunch?
None. The Side-Lying Forearm Inner-Thigh Leg Lift to Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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