Core / Intermediate / Isolation (single joint)

Decline Oblique Crunch

A crunch on a decline bench with a twist, bringing the elbow toward the opposite knee to train the obliques.

At a glance

Primary

Obliques, Abs

Secondary

Hip flexors

Equipment

Bench

Movement pattern

Trunk flexion, Trunk rotation

Level

Intermediate

Type

Core, Isolation (single joint), One side at a time

Loads the neck. Use a load you can control and skip it if it causes pain.

How to do it

1. Lie face up on a decline bench with your feet secured under the pads.
2. Place your hands beside your head.
3. Curl your shoulders up and twist to bring one elbow toward the opposite knee.
4. Lower back down with control and alternate sides.

Tips

• Do not pull on your head.
• Rotate from the torso, not just the elbow.

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