Exercise

Decline Oblique Crunch

Also known as: decline twist crunch, decline side crunch, oblique decline bench

Decline Oblique Crunch — position 1Decline Oblique Crunch — position 2

Decline Oblique Crunch is a compound exercise for the abdominals. Main target: obliques. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Decline Oblique Crunch: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary

How to do it

  1. Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and slowly lay down on the bench.
  2. Raise your upper body off the bench until your torso is about 35-45 degrees if measured from the floor.
  3. Put one hand beside your head and the other on your thigh. This will be your starting position.
  4. Raise your upper body slowly from the starting position while turning your torso to the left. Continue crunching up as you exhale until your right elbow touches your left knee. Hold this contracted position for a second. Tip: Focus on keeping your abs tight and keeping the movement slow and controlled.
  5. Lower your body back down slowly to the starting position as you inhale.
  6. After completing one set on the right for the recommended amount of repetitions, switch to your left side. Tip: Focus on really twisting your torso and feeling the contraction when you are in the up position.

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Russian Twist
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Side Bridge
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Air Bike (Bicycle Crunch)
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Cross-Body Crunch
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Elbow to Knee
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Side Jackknife
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Alternatives with other equipment

Advanced Kettlebell Windmill
Kettlebell
Obliques
Cable Judo Flip
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Landmine 180's
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Plate Twist
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Spell Caster
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Medicine Ball Full Twist
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