Oblique Crunch, Ab Roller

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Exercise Profile

Oblique Crunch, Ab Roller Overview

The Oblique crunch is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the obliques, the muscles on the sides of the abdomen.

In this workout, the bodyweight is used to create resistance by placing the hands behind the head and lifting the upper body towards the opposite knee.

While the exercise also engages secondary muscles such as the rectus abdominis, the focus remains on the obliques, making it an effective way to strengthen and tone the sides of the abdomen.

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Oblique Crunch, Ab Roller Instructions

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Place your hands behind your head, keeping your elbows wide.
Engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine.
Slowly lift your shoulders off the ground, using your abdominal muscles.
Twist your torso to the right, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.
Return to the starting position and repeat the movement, this time twisting to the left.

Oblique Crunch, Ab Roller Tips

Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Place your hands behind your head, keeping your elbows wide and your chin lifted.
Engage your core and lift your shoulder blades off the ground, aiming to touch your right elbow to your left knee.
Lower back down and repeat on the other side, touching your left elbow to your right knee.
Focus on the contraction of your obliques as you perform each rep, exhaling as you crunch.
Keep your movements slow and controlled, avoiding any jerking or swinging motions.