Oblique Crunch in Side Lying Bridge

Begin motion lying sideways on the floor. One arm should be bent to 90 degrees with legs straight. As you raise up off the floor, push not only with your forearm and elbow, but also with the bottom foot (this will help to activate the outer hips).Finish the rep with body straight, head centered and paused at the top of the motion. Muscles used include shoulders, abdominals, hips and the quadratus lumborum in the lower back. I would consider this an intermediate level exercise. There is a considerable load placed on the shoulders while performing this and I would not advise doing it if the client has any shoulder or lower back issues.