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Proper Form for Lying Oblique Crunch:
- Starting Position: Lie on your back on a mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Hand Placement: Place your hands behind your head, lightly supporting your neck without pulling.
- Engage Your Core: Tighten your abdominal muscles and keep your lower back pressed to the floor.
- Crunch Motion: Lift your upper body slightly while twisting your torso, bringing one elbow toward the opposite knee. The other elbow stays open.
- Controlled Movement: Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes:
- Pulling on the Neck: This strains the neck instead of engaging the obliques. Keep your hands light behind your head.
- Relying on Momentum: Jerking up quickly reduces muscle engagement. Focus on a slow, controlled movement.
- Not Engaging the Core: Allowing the lower back to arch can lead to strain and reduce effectiveness. Keep the core tight.
- Lifting Too High: The goal is to twist, not lift the entire torso off the floor. A small controlled lift is enough.
Lying Oblique Crunch Tutorial
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