Side Jackknife

strength beginner core pull compound

Instructions

Lie on your side on a mat with your legs stacked and straight. Place your lower arm across your chest and your upper hand behind your head, elbow pointing up. This is your starting position.
Contract your obliques and simultaneously raise your top leg and your torso towards each other, bringing your elbow and knee together. Breathe out as you crunch.
Squeeze the side of your waist at the top of the movement and hold for a brief pause.
Breathe in and lower your leg and torso back to the starting position under control, keeping tension in the obliques.
Tip: keep the movement in the side of your body — avoid rolling forward or backward onto your hip. Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch.

abdominals