Single Arm Side Elbow Crunch on Situp Bench
Targets the obliques with a side-elbow crunch on the sit-up bench.
Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthLateral
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: obliques. Secondary: abs |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Core & Abs |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Lateral |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 each side |
| Estimated calories burned | ~5 kcal |
How to do it
- Lie on the sit-up bench and position one hand behind the head or reach the elbow.
- Crunch sideways, bringing the elbow toward the hip.
- Squeeze the oblique at the top.
- Lower with control.
- Complete reps then switch sides.
Equipment
- Sit-up Bench
Coaching tips
Benefits
Targets the obliques with a side-elbow crunch on the sit-up bench.
Common mistakes
Avoid pulling on the neck or rotating the hips.
Make it harder
Add a pause at the top or slow the tempo.
Make it easier
Reduce the range of motion.
Breathing
Exhale as you crunch, inhale as you lower.
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