How to Do Hanging Oblique Crunches

Hanging Oblique Crunches is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Hanging Oblique Crunches

  1. 01Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip and legs fully extended.
  2. 02Brace the core to prevent the torso from swinging forward or backward.
  3. 03Lift the knees toward one side of the ribcage by contracting the obliques.
  4. 04Squeeze the side of the waist at the top of the movement.
  5. 05Lower the legs back to the center under control and repeat on the opposite side.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Hanging Oblique Crunches

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Think about pulling your pelvis toward your ribcage rather than just lifting the knees to ensure maximum oblique engagement.

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05 / FAQ

Hanging Oblique Crunches questions

What muscles does Hanging Oblique Crunches work?

Hanging Oblique Crunches is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Hanging Oblique Crunches correctly?

Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip and legs fully extended. Brace the core to prevent the torso from swinging forward or backward. Lift the knees toward one side of the ribcage by contracting the obliques. Squeeze the side of the waist at the top of the movement. Lower the legs back to the center under control and repeat on the opposite side.

What is the A90 coach tip for Hanging Oblique Crunches?

Think about pulling your pelvis toward your ribcage rather than just lifting the knees to ensure maximum oblique engagement.

Is Hanging Oblique Crunches suitable for beginners?

Hanging Oblique Crunches is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Hanging Oblique Crunches?

No. Hanging Oblique Crunches is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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