Oblique Crunches - On The Floor
How to do the Oblique Crunches - On The Floor
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Start out by lying on your right side with your legs lying on top of each other. Make sure your knees are bent a little bit.
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Place your left hand behind your head.
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Once you are in this set position, begin by moving your left elbow up as you would perform a normal crunch except this time the main emphasis is on your obliques.
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Crunch as high as you can, hold the contraction for a second and then slowly drop back down into the starting position.
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Remember to breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) part of the exercise and to breathe out during the concentric (elevation) part of the exercise.
How to program the Oblique Crunches - On The Floor
Sets and reps
As an isolation movement, the Oblique Crunches - On The Floor is best trained with moderate loads and higher reps: 2–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest. Chasing heavy weight on isolation work usually degrades form before it builds muscle — prioritize a full range of motion and a controlled negative. Program it after your compound lifts.
Progression
The Oblique Crunches - On The Floor is beginner-friendly. Start with a load (or rep count) you can complete with clean form on every set, then add a small amount of weight or 1–2 reps each week. When you hit the top of your rep range on all sets, increase the load and drop back to the bottom of the range — simple double progression.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Oblique Crunches - On The Floor work?
The Oblique Crunches - On The Floor primarily targets the Abdominals.
What equipment do I need for the Oblique Crunches - On The Floor?
You need Body Only. Difficulty level: Beginner.
How many sets and reps of the Oblique Crunches - On The Floor should I do?
Do 2–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 60–90 seconds rest, focusing on a full range of motion and controlled tempo rather than maximum load.
