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seated side crunch (wall)

seated side crunch (wall) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: abs. Equipment: body weight.

seated side crunch (wall) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
obliques
Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

obliques

How to perform

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