Standing Side Hand Up Crunch
Tone your obliques with this standing crunch! A simple yet effective exercise you can do anywhere. Feel the burn!
The Standing Side Hand Up Crunch mainly works the core, with help from the back and traps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Standing Side Hand Up Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
Standing Side Hand Up Crunch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Standing Side Hand Up Crunch
Standing Hands-Up Side Crunch (Plyometrics) Instructions
Positioning:
Start by standing upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Raise both hands above your head, keeping your arms straight and palms facing each other.
Engage your core to maintain stability and posture.
Movement:
Shift your weight onto your left foot and lift your right knee towards your chest.
As you lift your knee, bend to the left side, bringing your right elbow down towards your knee. This creates a side crunch.
Return to the starting position by straightening your body back up and lowering your right leg.
Repeat the movement on the opposite side by shifting your weight to your right foot, lifting your left knee, and bringing your left elbow down towards it.
Continue alternating sides for a set duration (e.g., 30 seconds to 1 minute) or a specific number of repetitions (e.g., 10-15 on each side).
Tips:
Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to protect your back.
Ensure your movements are controlled to maximize effectiveness and reduce the risk of injury.
Breathe steadily; exhale during the crunch and inhale as you return to the starting position.
Standing Side Hand Up Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Side Hand Up Crunch work?
The Standing Side Hand Up Crunch mainly works the core, with help from the back and traps. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Standing Side Hand Up Crunch?
None. The Standing Side Hand Up Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Standing Side Hand Up Crunch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Side Knee Raise Reach, Alternating Double Hand Leg Lift Crunch, Alternating Cross-Arm Leg Lift and Standing Cross Crunch.
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