Standing & Side to Cross Crunch
Tone your core and obliques with this dynamic standing exercise. Feel the burn as you crunch your way to a stronger midsection!
The Standing & Side to Cross Crunch mainly works the core, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs). No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Standing & Side to Cross Crunch Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Adductors; Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Standing & Side to Cross Crunch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Standing & Side to Cross Crunch
Start by standing up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Place your hands behind your head, with elbows pointed outwards.
Shift your weight slightly to your left leg.
Lift your right knee across your body towards your left elbow while somewhat twisting your upper body to bring your left elbow down towards the raised knee.
Make sure to engage your core and obliques as you perform the crunch, trying to squeeze them together at the peak of the crunch.
Return to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Now, shift your weight slightly to your right leg.
Lift your left knee across your body towards your right elbow while twisting your upper body to bring your right elbow down towards the raised knee.
Again, focus on engaging your core and obliques during the movement.
Return to the starting position.
This completes one repetition.
Perform the desired number of repetitions and sets, alternating sides each time.
Make sure to keep your movements controlled and avoid any jerky motions to prevent injury. Keep breathing evenly throughout the exercise and keep your neck relaxed to avoid strain.
Standing & Side to Cross Crunch FAQs
What muscles does the Standing & Side to Cross Crunch work?
The Standing & Side to Cross 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 Standing & Side to Cross Crunch?
None. The Standing & Side to Cross Crunch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Standing & Side to Cross Crunch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Double Hand Leg Lift Crunch, Standing Elbow to Knee Crunch, Cross-Knee to Toe-Tap and Standing Cross Crunch.
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