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Seated side crunch (wall)

Beginner

Seated side crunch (wall) is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the abs, also working the obliques.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Obliques

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on the floor with your back against a wall and your legs extended in front of you.
  2. 2Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
  3. 3Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
  4. 4Engage your abs and lean to one side, bringing your elbow towards your hip.
  5. 5Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat on the other side.
  7. 7Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

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Harder variations

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