Side Crunch

CoreLow Back
Written By David Song

SIDE CRUNCH

This is a core exercise that targets and strengthens the obliques during a lateral flexion movement.

Muscles Involved:

  • Internal Oblique

  • External Oblique

  • Quadratus Lumborum

Related Conditions:

  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome Quadratus Lumborum

  • Low Back Pain

  • Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

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