Do crunches train obliques?

Spidermans. Burrell says these are great for the entire core, but the side crunch part shows your obliques some extra love . You’ll also get a bonus upper body workout, since you’re using your arms, shoulders, and back to stay in plank position.

The oblique crunch is a bodyweight exercise that targets your core muscles—specifically the obliques on the sides of your abdomen . Perform oblique crunches by lying on your back with your torso and legs forming a straight line. Bend your knees toward you and place your right ankle on your left knee.

The oblique crunch is a bodyweight exercise that targets your core muscles—specifically the obliques on the sides of your abdomen . Perform oblique crunches by lying on your back with your torso and legs forming a straight line. Bend your knees toward you and place your right ankle on your left knee.