Side plank crunch

No standing required — get your core working with these 32 on-the-mat, core-shaking ab exercises.

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How to: Side Plank & Oblique Crunch Primary Muscles Used:Abs, Obliques Exercise Families:Trunk Rotation Trainer:Chontel Duncan Start by lying lengthways on your left side along a yoga mat. Place your left forearm firmly on the floor, ensuring that your elbow is directly below your shoulder and that your forearm is parallel to (in line with) the short edge of your mat. Extend both legs and, using your obliques, gently raise your hips off the mat. Position your feet one on top of each other…

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Assume the standard pushup position. As you lower your body toward the floor, lift your right foot off the floor, swing your right leg out sideways, and try to touch your knee to your elbow. Reverse the movement, then push your body back to the starting position. Repeat, but on your next repetition, touch your left knee to your left elbow. Continue to alternate back and forth.

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Modified Side Plank Crunch strengthens your core muscles, especially your obliques, as well your upper back and shoulder.

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