Oblique Crunch demonstration

Oblique Crunch

Learn how to do the Oblique Crunch with proper form, setup, and execution.

This none movement primarily targets waist, including abdominals, obliques.

How to Perform Oblique Crunch

  1. 1

    Lie on your back on an exercise mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

  2. 2

    Place your hands behind your head and engage your abs.

  3. 3

    Take a breath and crunch upward while rotating your torso to bring one elbow toward the opposite knee and exhale.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower back to the starting position and breathe in.

  5. 5

    Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions