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Side crunch

Do a crunch while lying on your side. [ID: side_crunch]

Instructions

First time: Do 10 reps on each side

Steps:

1. Start position: a) Lie on your side with knees bent; b) Stack one leg over the other; c) Place your top arm on your head and extend your floor arm.
2. Crunch to the side so that your top arm moves towards your knee
3. After 10 reps, flip over to the other side

Details

This is a variation of the basic crunch exercise, crunch.htm

Progressions: Two sets, more reps

Little help

Video: Side crunch demo from PureGym, www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0QyCrpiNgI

Image source: PureGym, youtube link