Lateral Shuffle Crunches
Expert Advice
Stay low during the shuffle to keep the tension on your leg muscles, and crunch with intention to target the obliques.
How-to-do Steps
- Start in a squat position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Shuffle to the right for a few steps, then perform a standing oblique crunch by bringing your right elbow down towards your right hip.
- Shuffle to the left and repeat the crunch on the left side.
- Continue alternating shuffles and crunches for the desired duration.
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Muscles Worked
Lateral Shuffle Crunches primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Abs, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Quads20%
Hamstrings20%
Calves20%
Glutes20%
Abs20%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Cardio
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 20s
Intermediate3 x 30s
Advanced4 x 45s
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Lateral Shuffle Crunches work?
Lateral Shuffle Crunches primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Abs. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Lateral Shuffle Crunches?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 20s. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 30s. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 45s. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Lateral Shuffle Crunches suitable for beginners?
Lateral Shuffle Crunches is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
