Fitnessmagazine.com  ∕  Side Crunch
share

Side Crunch

This move targets your obliques, lower back, glutes, and thighs. Do two sets of 6 to 8 reps on each side.

Related Videos
Transcript
-

 Automatically Generated Transcript (may not be 100% accurate)

" The Side Crunch: Kneel on the floor and lean all the way over to your right side, placing your right palm on the floor. Keeping your weight balanced, slowly extend your left leg and point your toes. Place your left hand behind your head, pointing your elbow towards the ceiling. Next, slowly lift your left leg to hip height as you extend your arm above your leg with your palm facing forward. Look out over your hand while bringing the left side of your ribcage towards your hip. Lower to your starting position and repeat 6 to 8 times. You'll do 2 sets of 6 to 8 reps and then switch sides to do the same. The Side Crunch targets your obliques, which are the abdominal muscles that run down your side. It also works your lower back, glutes, and thighs. "

More Videos Like This
Search More Videos
Jiggle-Free Thighs Circuit

Jiggle-Free Thighs Circuit

The 3 muscle-sculpting moves in this circuit will help you get jiggle-free thighs.

More from Body Part Makeovers
|dumbbellfound at0:13, 1:26

The three muscle- sculpting moves in this circuit will help you get jiggle-free thighs . Deep Side Lunge: You'll need 1 dumbbell for this exercise. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Hold the dumbbell in both hands at chest height. Take a giant step, at least 3 feet, to your right. Bend your right knee 90 degrees and place the dumbbell on the floor, hold here for 2 counts. Now return to center and repeat the Deep Side Lunge, this time picking the dumbbell back up. Continue the deep side lunges for 1 minute, lowering the dumbbell and picking it back up. Each time you lunge, make sure your right knee is aligned over your second toe and your
dumbbells for this exercise. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Lean forward on your left foot while bending your right knee behind you 90 degrees. Continue leaning forward, bringing the dumbbells to the ground until your torso is
The Complete Routine

The Complete Routine

Morgan Luzier, co-owner of Balance fitness studio in Minneapolis, designed this workout to get you looking toned in your bikini in just eight weeks.

More from Total Body Workouts
|ribcagefound at4:36

the exercise. The Travelling Power Squat: You'll need a 5- or 8-pound dumbbell . Stand holding the weight horizontally in front of your ribcage with both hands. Lower your hips into a squat and hold for 2 seconds, then jump up explosively as if you're reaching over a volleyball net. As you jump, lift the dumbbell over your head, fully extending your arms. Return the weight immediately back to your ribcage at the bottom of the jump. Beginners should start with 30 seconds. An intermediate should aim for 60 seconds. The travelling power squat targets your legs, glutes, and arms. Be sure to land with your knees soft and try not to rest between jumps. The Plie with Hammer Curl: You'll need a set of 8- or 12-pound dumbbells. Start holding a weight in each hand with your feet shoulder-distance apart. Point your toes at a 45 degree angle from your ankles. Bend your knees 90 degrees, lowering your hips into a full plie . After one plieing curl, straighten your legs and do one regular biceps curl with your arms turned out. Immediately, lower and repeat the plie squat and curl. As you plie , curl the dumbbell up towards your shoulders. Continue this sequence for 30 to 60 seconds, keeping your thumbs up and your elbows tucked into your ribs. The plie with hammer curl targets your thighs, arms, and glutes. The Clam Dig with Rotation: You'll need a 5- or 8-pound weight. Lie on your right-side with your head cradled in your right palm. Bend your knees in front of you 45 degrees. Hold the dumbbell in your left hand and keep your left elbow on your left side. Raise both your left leg and your left arm
Waterwheel

Waterwheel

The Waterwheel sculpts and stretches your arms, obliques, hips, glutes, thighs and calves.

More from Body Part Makeovers

ADVERTISER