Exercise Directory: Oblique Crunches

The Obliques muscles of your abdomen are the ones that are located on your sides.

STEP #1: Lie down on your side on the floor.

STEP #3: Bend your knees to help maintain your balance.

STEP #4: Next ... place the hand [that is closest to the ceiling] behind your head. Place your other hand on your obliques so you can feel them working as you perform this exercise.

STEP #5: Lift the top part of your body up toward the ceiling. If you can lift your legs at the same time as you lift your upper body, you will be making this move a little more difficult. It's as if you are trying to fold your body [top to bottom].

STEP #6: Slowly lower your body back to the floor [without totally relaxing your obliques].

STEP #7: Repeat for 40-60 repetitions or until your obliques fatigue.

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