Side Plank Crunch
Written By David Song
SIDE PLANK CRUNCH
This is a spinal lateral flexor strengthening exercise and exercise progression of the SIDE PLANK exercise. Start in a side plank position by supporting the body with one elbow and leg. Raise the top leg by bending the knee and pulling it towards your top arm’s elbow. Return to starting position to complete a repetition.
Muscles Involved:
Obliques
Internal Oblique
External Oblique
Quadratus Lumborum (QL)
Related Conditions:
Myofascial Pain Syndrome Quadratus Lumborum
Obliques Strain
Strength and Conditioning
Serratus Posterior Inferior Strain
Sacroiliac joint Syndrome
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