Roman Chair Side Crunch - Lateral line exercise to strengthen the obliques and Quadratus Lumborum

Exercise Overview

The Roman Chair Side Crunch is a lateral trunk strengthening exercise that targets the obliques and quadratus lumborum. It is used clinically to improve side-bending strength, trunk stability, and control of the lumbopelvic region.

Muscles Involved

External obliqueInternal obliqueQuadratus lumborumTransversus abdominisErector spinae

Related Conditions

Chronic low back painLumbar instabilityCore weaknessLumbopelvic control deficitsPostural dysfunction

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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