Side Crunch — LeftExercise demonstration

For men

Side Crunch — Left

CoreLegsDifficulty 3/5Side-lying

How to do it

  1. Lie on your left side with your legs together and your top hand behind your head.
  2. Contract the left side of your waist and bring your shoulder toward your hip, then lower with control.

What to feel

A strong squeeze along the left side of your waist as your shoulder moves toward your hip.

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