Male

Twisting Crunch

Muscles involved

If you want to sculpt your midsection, the Twisting Crunch is a fantastic option, but it requires attention to detail to get the absolute most out of it. Working solely with your bodyweight, it is very common to make the mistake of yanking on your neck or swinging your arms quickly without truly engaging your abs and obliques. If you pay attention to keeping your torso inclined at a forty-five-degree angle and focus on rotating from your core rather than just moving your shoulders, you will avoid neck strain and guarantee deep muscle activation. Maintaining your balance during the rotation forces you to stabilize your pelvis at all times. Slow down, control the execution tempo, and you will see how this exercise stops feeling uncomfortable and becomes a clean, safe, and highly effective core builder.

How to do it

1. Sit on the floor with knees bent and feet flat. 2. Lean back until your torso forms a 45-degree angle with the floor. 3. Rotate your arms to one side and then the other, maintaining balance. 4. Repeat the twisting motion, alternating sides.

Equipment required

Peso corporal

Muscles worked

Tips

- Keep your torso at a constant angle during the twists to challenge your core. - Twist from your waist, keeping your hips as stable as possible. - Perform the movement slowly and controllably to maximize effectiveness.