How to Do
How to Do Bosu Ball Core Oblique Crunch
Healthy exercisers with good shoulder stabilization should also have good CORE, hip, and lower body flexibility before performing this exercise.
Be sure to maintain proper alignment.
Keep the tummy pulled in throughout this exercise. If any pain or instability is experienced during this exercise, stop immediately.
Beginning
Beginning Bosu Side Oblique Crunch
Lie down on the right side of the body with the waistline resting on a Bosu ball.
Place the legs in a scissor position with the top leg pointing forward and the bottom leg extending behind. Shoulders and hips should be in a straight line.
Place both hands behind the head near the ears. The right elbow should help balance the upper body in front. The left elbow should point toward the ceiling.
Allow the upper body to bend toward the floor so the right elbow just touches.
Movement
Bosu Side Oblique Crunch Movement
1. Slowly lift the upper body off the floor into a side bend. Pull the rib cage towards the hip. Hold this position briefly, and then return to the original position.
2. Recap the motion until you've completed all required repetitions. Continue as long as good form is maintained. Switch to the left side and continue until you've completed all repetitions.
Benefits
Bosu Side Oblique Crunch Benefits
Lateral Trunk Flexion is a beginner exercise that stabilizes the CORE muscles and shoulders.
It also builds strength and endurance in the CORE. It also improves side-lying balance.
Exercise Aliases
Lateral Spinal Flexion, Lateral Flexion, Lumbar Lateral Flexion, Spinal Lateral Flexion, Trunk Lateral Flexion, Lateral Trunk Standing Trunk Flexion, What is Lateral Trunk Flexion?
