Side Leg Hook Crunch

I love using this exercise to strengthen the obliques. Bonus, it’s also perfect for working on balance and the knee pit grip.

Suggested sets and reps: 8-15 reps, 2-4 sets, 3 times per week.

T.M.G. OBLIQUES / HAMSTRINGS / ADDUCTORS / ABDUCTORS / ERECTOR SPINAE

NO POLE OPTIONS:

• Kids playground – For this exercise, using a pole is really superior to any other equipment found in a gym. But if you don’t have a pole at home, you can go to a local playground and use a kids’ fireman pole.

• Roman chair – Using this piece of equipment is an advanced option! The downside of this exercise is that you will not be training your knee pit grip.