1. Begin by lying on your side with your legs extended and your feet and hips resting on the ground and stacked on top of each other.
2. Place your lower arm on the ground with your elbow directly under your shoulder and your hand flat on the mat for stability.
3. Lift your hips off the ground into a side plank position, so your body forms a straight line from head to feet.
4. Place your top hand on the side of your head without pulling on your neck.
5. In a controlled motion, bring your top elbow and knee toward each other, crunching your side oblique muscles while trying to keep the rest of your body static.
6. Slowly return to the side plank position.
7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other side.
Make sure to keep your core engaged during the exercise, maintain proper form, and avoid dropping your hips or shoulders. Adjust the number of repetitions and sets according to your fitness level.
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