Criss Cross

About This Exercise

Fifth and final of the Series of Five. Targets obliques with twisting motion while alternating legs.

1Setup

Lie on back, curl head and shoulders up. Hands behind head, elbows wide. Pull right knee in, extend left leg to 45 degrees.

2Execution

1. Twist torso, bringing left elbow toward right knee. 2. Pause and hold, looking back at left elbow. 3. Switch - twist right elbow toward left knee. 4. Pause and hold, looking back at right elbow. 5. Keep both elbows wide throughout. 6. It's a twist, not just an elbow touch. 7. Continue alternating for 8-10 reps each side.

Pro Tips

• Rotate from ribs, not just elbows
• Keep shoulder blades off mat
• Slow down - no rushing
• Really look back at the elbow