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Waist · Body Weight
Air Twisting Crunch
Air Twisting Crunch is an intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the abs (waist), with the hip flexors and quadriceps assisting. It needs no equipment beyond your own body weight. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 5.5 calories per minute.
- Target
- Abs
- Body part
- Waist
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 5.5 kcal
Primary muscles
- Abdominals · rectus abdominis
- Obliques · external, internal obliques
Secondary muscles
- Hip Flexors · iliopsoas
- Quadriceps · quadriceps femoris
How to do Air Twisting Crunch
- Lie down on your back with your knees bent and heels on the floor.
- Place your hands behind your head.
- Raise your chest and twist your torso to one side while bringing the opposite knee close.
- Return to the initial position and repeat by twisting towards the other side.
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maximize muscle activation and protect your lower back.
- Perform the movement slowly and with control, avoiding the use of momentum to maximize effectiveness.
- Breathe steadily, exhaling as you twist and bring your elbow to your knee, and inhaling as you switch sides.
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Air Twisting Crunch FAQ
What muscles does Air Twisting Crunch work?
Air Twisting Crunch mainly works the abs in the waist (rectus abdominis, external and internal obliques). The hip flexors and quadriceps work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Air Twisting Crunch?
None. Air Twisting Crunch is a body weight exercise, so you can do it at home or anywhere with enough space.
How many sets and reps of Air Twisting Crunch should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Air Twisting Crunch good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler waist exercises.
How many calories does Air Twisting Crunch burn?
About 5.5 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 4.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 55 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Air Twisting Crunch?
Other exercises for the abs include Crunch With Medicine Ball, Cable Standing Crunch, Band Bicycle Crunch and Crunch (On Bosu Ball).
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