Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | mat |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Lie supine on mat with legs bent right-angled. Place heels on floor and flex ankles. Lift upper body slightly, keep shoulder blades on mat.Execution
Flex abs and twist waist to raise upper body to one side. Keep lumbar spine on mat. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
Place one hand behind head to support neck.![Mat Crunch, Side | Starting Position Mat Crunch, Side Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/31/1231.jpg)
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![Mat Crunch, Side | Ending Position Mat Crunch, Side Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/32/1232.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Obliques |
Synergist | Rectus Abdominis |
Stabilizers | - |
![Mat Crunch, Side | Muscles Front Mat Crunch, Side Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/73/673.jpg)
Front
![Mat Crunch, Side | Muscles Rear Mat Crunch, Side Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/74/674.jpg)
Rear