Alternating Standing Side Raise Crunch
Tone your obliques! This exercise combines a side raise & crunch for a powerful core workout. Feel the burn!
The Alternating Standing Side Raise Crunch mainly works the core, with help from the quads, back and glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Alternating Standing Side Raise Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Long Thigh (sartorius)
Alternating Standing Side Raise Crunch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Alternating Standing Side Raise Crunch
Standing Alternate Side Crunch and Raise
Starting Position:
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
Keep your arms bent at the elbows and hands behind your head, supporting your head lightly.
Engage Core:
Tighten your abdominal muscles by pulling your belly button in towards your spine.
Movement:
As you exhale, lift your right knee towards your right elbow while simultaneously crunching your torso to the right side.
Aim to bring your right elbow towards your knee, feeling the contraction in your oblique muscles.
4. Return to Starting Position:
Inhale as you lower your right leg and return your torso to the starting position.
Alternate Sides:
Repeat the movement on the left side, bringing your left knee up to meet your left elbow.
Continue alternating sides, performing a set number of reps or for a set time.
Breathing:
Remember to exhale as you crunch and inhale as you return to the starting position.
Tips:
Keep your movements controlled to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.
Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands; keep your hands lightly cupping your head.
Maintain good posture throughout the exercise with your chest up and shoulders down.
Alternating Standing Side Raise Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Alternating Standing Side Raise Crunch work?
The Alternating Standing Side Raise Crunch mainly works the core, with help from the quads, back and glutes & hips. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Alternating Standing Side Raise Crunch?
None. The Alternating Standing Side Raise Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Alternating Standing Side Raise Crunch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating 45-Degree Backward-Lean Knee Raise, Alternating Side Knee Raise Reach, Alternating Double Hand Leg Lift Crunch and Alternating Oblique Crunch.
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