Exercise: Oblique Crunch Right
Primary Muscles: Internal and External Abdominal Obliques
Secondary Muscles: Rectus Abdominus

1. Angle your knees to the right approximately 40 degrees. If you are a beginner your hands should be placed by your sides. For the intermediate level your hands should be placed across your chest and for the advanced level your left hand should be placed on the back of your neck with your right hand across your stomach.
2. Tighten your abdominals and elevate your shoulder blades directly up off the mat while keeping your head in a neutral position.

Helpful Hint:
When you bring your shoulders off the ground think of bringing your rib cage towards your hips.

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