This exercise targets: abdominal muscles, especially side abdominals
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie on your back, bend your knees slightly and turn them to the left, so they are touching the floor. Your hands are crossed over your chest.
Raise your torso by moving your right elbow up as you would perform a normal crunch, except this time the main emphasis is on your obliques.
Slowly return to the starting position.
Tips:
Inhale as you are returning to starting position and exhale as you are raising your torso.
Advanced version: perform a slower movement and concentrate on the perfect performance.
Advanced version: hold a dumbbell at the level of your chest
Beginners: 10 repetitions on each side
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions on each side
Advanced level: 20 repetitions on each side
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie on your back, bend your knees slightly and turn them to the left, so they are touching the floor. Your hands are crossed over your chest.
Raise your torso by moving your right elbow up as you would perform a normal crunch, except this time the main emphasis is on your obliques.
Slowly return to the starting position.
Tips:
Inhale as you are returning to starting position and exhale as you are raising your torso.
Advanced version: perform a slower movement and concentrate on the perfect performance.
Advanced version: hold a dumbbell at the level of your chest
Beginners: 10 repetitions on each side
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions on each side
Advanced level: 20 repetitions on each side