Stool Seated Side Crunch
Target your obliques with the Stool Seated Side Crunch! A simple, effective exercise you can do almost anywhere. Get ready to feel the burn!
The Stool Seated Side Crunch mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Stool Seated Side Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
Stool Seated Side Crunch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Stool Seated Side Crunch
Begin by sitting on a padded stool with your feet flat on the ground.
Place your hands lightly behind your head with your elbows flared to the sides.
Engage your core and keep your back straight.
Lean slightly back to keep your balance.
To perform the crunch, lean your torso to one side, contracting your oblique muscles.
Your elbow should move down towards the same side hip, but you don't need to touch the hip.
Pause briefly in the contracted position.
Slowly return to the starting upright position.
Repeat the motion to the other side to complete one repetition.
Continue to alternate sides for the desired number of reps, being sure to keep your movements controlled and deliberate.
Note:
Breathe out as you crunch to the side and breathe in as you return to the starting position.
Do not pull on your neck; keep your hands light behind your head.
Keep the movement controlled to avoid using momentum.
Stool Seated Side Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Stool Seated Side Crunch work?
The Stool Seated Side Crunch mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the obliques and transverse abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Stool Seated Side Crunch?
None. The Stool Seated Side Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Stool Seated Side Crunch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Stool Cross Climber, Stool Open & Knee-Tuck, Stool Russian-Twist and Stool Towel Seated Side-Bend.
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