Standing Side Crunches

Step 1. Standing side crunches are a dynamic exercise that targets the obliques while improving balance and stability. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and hands behind your head or holding a dumbbell in one hand. Lean your torso to one side, contracting your obliques, while bringing your elbow toward your hip (or crunching toward the weight if using a dumbbell). Return to the starting position and alternate sides or perform all repetitions on one side before switching.