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Weighted Twisting Crunch on bench
Muscles involved
The weighted twisting crunch on a bench adds load. It builds stronger obliques progressively.
How to do it
- Lie on the floor or on a bench with your knees and hips flexed.
- Hold a bar behind your head with your arms bent.
- Lift your torso by flexing your waist to one side, contracting your obliques.
- Return to the center and repeat towards the opposite side, alternating sides with each repetition.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep the movement controlled, without using momentum. - Exhale when contracting your obliques. - Avoid pulling your neck with your hands.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Weighted Twisting Crunch on bench: which muscles does it work?
Weighted Twisting Crunch on bench mainly works: Obliques, Abs. It also involves: Iliopsoas, Rectus abdominis, Gluteus maximus, Quadriceps, Tensor fasciae latae.
What is Weighted Twisting Crunch on bench good for?
The weighted twisting crunch on a bench adds load. It builds stronger obliques progressively.
How do you do Weighted Twisting Crunch on bench with proper form?
- Keep the movement controlled, without using momentum. - Exhale when contracting your obliques. - Avoid pulling your neck with your hands.
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