Need A Full-Body Move To Get Your Blood Pumping? Enter Side Plank Crunches

We're always looking for new exercises to practice any time, anywhere. Side planks are a killer move to work core, and when you add a crunch to the mix, you get additional oblique-toning action.

It's easy to let your hips sink toward the floor, so focus on lifting that bottom hip up, keeping your plank straight and aligned.

When you come back to center, keep a slight tuck in your tailbone. This will support your hips and lower back, plus add a little extra glute action.

As Dunlop explains to mbg, combining these two moves makes one good workout. "Side plank crunches are far more effective than just a regular crunch or simply holding a side plank," she says.

"You'll work more muscles like your transverse abdominis, external abs, internal obliques, as well as your glutes, getting more bang for your buck." Not to mention, that bottom arm and shoulder holding the plank will also start to feel the burn. And the more you actively engage the top arm, the more your triceps will feel it, too.