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Side Bench Mini Crunch

Mini side crunch on bench

Core & AbsBeginnerStrengthCrunch

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Obliques
Muscle groupCore & Abs
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Crunch
Sets & reps4 sets × 20 reps
Estimated calories burned~40 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Lie on side on bench
  2. Step 2: Hand behind head
  3. Step 3: Perform mini crunch
  4. Step 4: Squeeze oblique
  5. Step 5: Switch sides

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Mini side crunch on bench

Common mistakes

Pulling on neck

Make it harder

Add rotation

Make it easier

Floor side crunch

Breathing

Exhale crunching

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