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Waist · Body Weight
Standing Oblique Crunch
Standing Oblique Crunch is an intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the abs (waist), with the hip flexors, shoulders 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 · Obliques
Secondary muscles
- Abdominals · Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis
- Hip Flexors · Iliopsoas
- Shoulders · Deltoids
- Quadriceps · Quadriceps Femoris
How to do Standing Oblique Crunch
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, placing your hands behind your head with your elbows flared out to the sides. Engage your core and maintain an upright posture.
- Lift your right knee towards your right elbow while simultaneously bending your torso to the right to bring your elbow and knee closer together.
- Return to the starting position by lowering your right leg and straightening your torso.
- Repeat the movement on the left side, lifting your left knee towards your left elbow. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Breathe steadily: exhale as you crunch to the side and inhale as you return to the starting position.
- Ensure your standing leg remains slightly bent to maintain balance.
- Keep your back straight and avoid leaning forward or backward during the exercise.
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Standing Oblique Crunch FAQ
What muscles does Standing Oblique Crunch work?
Standing Oblique Crunch mainly works the abs in the waist (Obliques). The hip flexors, shoulders and quadriceps work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Standing Oblique Crunch?
None. Standing Oblique Crunch is a body weight exercise, so you can do it at home or anywhere with enough space.
How many sets and reps of Standing Oblique 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 Standing Oblique Crunch good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler waist exercises.
How many calories does Standing Oblique 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 Standing Oblique Crunch?
Other exercises for the abs include Cable Standing Crunch, Standing Cable Oblique Twist, Crunch With Medicine Ball and Band Kneeling Crunch.
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