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seated side crunch (wall)

seated side crunch (wall) is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Sit on the floor with your back against a wall and your legs extended in front of you.

Step 2. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.

Step 3. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.

Step 4. Engage your abs and lean to one side, bringing your elbow towards your hip.

Step 5. Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.

Step 6. Repeat on the other side.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

abs

Secondary muscles

obliques

Primary body parts

core

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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