Standing Side Crunch
Standing with the hands at the head, lift one knee out to the side and bend the same elbow down to meet it; the sides alternate.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, fingertips at the temples, elbows wide.
Steps
- Lift one knee out to the side toward the SAME elbow.
- Bend sideways to bring the elbow down to meet it.
- Stand tall again and switch sides.
Common mistakes
Bending forward instead of sideways: the elbow travels down the side of the body. Knee coming up in front: lift it out to the side. Pulling the head: the fingertips only rest at the temples.
Breathing
Exhale bending, inhale rising.
