OBLIQUE CRUNCH EXERCISE

• Oblique Crunch exercise requires good flexibility, stamina, and mobility.

• The oblique crunch mainly involves the abdominal wall and the obliques.

• Good strength of these muscles supports the back and overall posture.

• They also help to maintain your waist tight and slim. 

Oblique Crunch exercise benefits by:

• strengthening your back 

• tightening the core 

• toning the abs

• improving your balance and flexibility.

• As Oblique crunch exercise mainly works to strengthen your hips, pelvis, and core, back injuries are prevented in the future.

• As it puts the load on the back, some types of back pain can get aggravated, so take the guidance of a physical therapist to make sure that you are eligible to perform it or not 

• Also, ensure that you are performing the exercise with good technique following the steps carefully.

• Wrong movements can cause injury to your muscles.

HOW TO DO OBLIQUE CRUNCH EXERCISE?

1. Lie down on your back with your pelvis in a relaxed position, bending your knees and hips at 90 degrees, and your arms outstretched as shown.
2. Place your hands held to the sides of your head, now bring your left knee and right elbow together, fixing your right foot firmly on the floor.
3. Perform the movement alternatively on both the sides at an equal pace
4. Make sure that you curl up and rotate your trunk, and don't pull your head or neck. 
5. Perform 5 repetitions on both sides and return to the starting position.
6. Raise the number of repetition only after your strength and endurance improves

If you feel any kind of pain while performing this exercise then stop doing it.