Standing Bodyweight Side Crunch with Lat Stretch
Improves lateral core strength and lat mobility with no equipment.
Core & AbsBeginnerStrengthLateral
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: obliques. Secondary: lats |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Core & Abs |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Lateral |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 each side |
| Estimated calories burned | ~4 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Reach one arm overhead and crunch the same-side oblique.
- Feel a gentle stretch through the opposite lat.
- Return to center and switch sides.
- Repeat for desired reps.
Coaching tips
Benefits
Improves lateral core strength and lat mobility with no equipment.
Common mistakes
Avoid leaning forward or backward. Keep the movement purely lateral.
Make it harder
Add a light weight or increase range.
Make it easier
Reduce the depth of the crunch.
Breathing
Exhale as you crunch, inhale into the stretch.
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