Standing Side Leg Raise Crunch
Tone your core & obliques with Standing Side Leg Raise Crunch! Improve balance & posture while you strengthen.
The Standing Side Leg Raise Crunch mainly works the core, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs) and glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Standing Side Leg Raise Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Secondary
Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Long Thigh (sartorius)
Standing Side Leg Raise Crunch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Standing Side Leg Raise Crunch
Positioning:
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
Engage your core muscles and maintain a straight posture.
Raise your arms and bend your elbows, placing your hands behind your head.
Movement Instructions:
Begin by lifting your right leg out to the side, keeping it straight. Maintain balance on your left leg.
As you lift your right leg, simultaneously bring your right elbow down towards your right knee, performing a crunch.
Return to the starting position by lowering your right leg and straightening your torso back up.
Repeat the movement for 10-15 reps on the right side.
Switch to the left side and perform the same number of repetitions.
Ensure controlled movements throughout to avoid losing balance and maintain proper form.
Tips:
Keep your core engaged for stability.
Move slowly and deliberately to maximize the crunch effect.
Use a mirror if possible to ensure your posture is correct.
Standing Side Leg Raise Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Side Leg Raise Crunch work?
The Standing Side Leg Raise Crunch mainly works the core, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs) and glutes & hips. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Standing Side Leg Raise Crunch?
None. The Standing Side Leg Raise Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Standing Side Leg Raise Crunch go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Standing Side Leg Raise 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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