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oblique crunches — video demonstration

Oblique crunches: step-by-step guide with video, three form cues, common mistakes and how many reps to start with. Beginner bodyweight obliques exercise, no equipment.

watch for these things

  • Lead with your shoulder, not your elbow, as you rotate upward.
  • Keep your elbows wide so your hands cradle your head without pulling.
  • Pause at the top for a second and feel the side of your waist tighten.

→ full oblique crunches guide — step-by-step instructions, muscles worked & all form tips

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