Standing Side Crunch - Obliques and Quadratus Lumborum Strengthening Exercise
Exercise Overview
The standing side crunch is a trunk strengthening exercise that targets the lateral core muscles, especially the obliques and quadratus lumborum. It is commonly used to improve side-bending strength, trunk control, and spinal support during upright functional activities.
Muscles Involved
Internal obliqueExternal obliqueQuadratus lumborumTransversus abdominisErector spinae
Related Conditions
Low back painCore weaknessLumbar instabilityPostural dysfunctionTrunk muscle deconditioning