1. Begin by sitting on a padded stool with your feet flat on the ground.
2. Place your hands lightly behind your head with your elbows flared to the sides.
3. Engage your core and keep your back straight.
4. Lean slightly back to keep your balance.
5. To perform the crunch, lean your torso to one side, contracting your oblique muscles.
6. Your elbow should move down towards the same side hip, but you don't need to touch the hip.
7. Pause briefly in the contracted position.
8. Slowly return to the starting upright position.
9. Repeat the motion to the other side to complete one repetition.
10. Continue to alternate sides for the desired number of reps, being sure to keep your movements controlled and deliberate.
Note:
- Breathe out as you crunch to the side and breathe in as you return to the starting position.
- Do not pull on your neck; keep your hands light behind your head.
- Keep the movement controlled to avoid using momentum.
