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Side Crunch Strength Standards for Men and Women
Discover how your Side Crunch performance compares to others and set new strength goals. Use our calculator to find your level and get personalized improvement tips.
Calculate Your Side Crunch Strength Level
Calculate Your Side Crunch Strength
Side Crunch Rep Standards
Compare your Side Crunch performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.
| Level | Reps |
|---|---|
| Beginner | < 1 |
| Novice | 19 |
| Intermediate | 47 |
| Advanced | 81 |
| Elite | 120 |
Side Crunch Standards by Bodyweight
Find the Side Crunch strength standards for your specific body weight.| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 lbs | < 1 | 18 | 49 | 90 | 135 |
| 120 lbs | < 1 | 19 | 50 | 88 | 131 |
| 130 lbs | < 1 | 20 | 50 | 86 | 128 |
| 140 lbs | < 1 | 21 | 49 | 84 | 124 |
| 150 lbs | < 1 | 21 | 49 | 83 | 120 |
| 160 lbs | 1 | 22 | 48 | 81 | 117 |
| 170 lbs | 2 | 22 | 48 | 79 | 114 |
| 180 lbs | 3 | 22 | 47 | 77 | 111 |
| 190 lbs | 3 | 22 | 46 | 76 | 108 |
| 200 lbs | 4 | 22 | 46 | 74 | 105 |
| 210 lbs | 4 | 22 | 45 | 72 | 103 |
| 220 lbs | 4 | 22 | 44 | 71 | 100 |
| 230 lbs | 5 | 22 | 43 | 69 | 98 |
| 240 lbs | 5 | 21 | 43 | 68 | 95 |
| 250 lbs | 5 | 21 | 42 | 66 | 93 |
| 260 lbs | 5 | 21 | 41 | 65 | 91 |
| 270 lbs | 5 | 21 | 41 | 64 | 89 |
| 280 lbs | 5 | 20 | 40 | 63 | 87 |
| 290 lbs | 5 | 20 | 39 | 61 | 85 |
| 300 lbs | 5 | 20 | 38 | 60 | 84 |
| 310 lbs | 5 | 19 | 38 | 59 | 82 |
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 lbs | < 1 | 10 | 35 | 66 | 102 |
| 100 lbs | < 1 | 11 | 34 | 64 | 97 |
| 110 lbs | < 1 | 11 | 34 | 61 | 93 |
| 120 lbs | < 1 | 11 | 33 | 59 | 89 |
| 130 lbs | < 1 | 11 | 32 | 57 | 85 |
| 140 lbs | < 1 | 11 | 31 | 55 | 81 |
| 150 lbs | < 1 | 11 | 30 | 53 | 78 |
| 160 lbs | < 1 | 11 | 29 | 51 | 75 |
| 170 lbs | < 1 | 11 | 28 | 49 | 72 |
| 180 lbs | < 1 | 10 | 27 | 47 | 70 |
| 190 lbs | < 1 | 10 | 26 | 46 | 67 |
| 200 lbs | < 1 | 10 | 25 | 44 | 65 |
| 210 lbs | < 1 | 10 | 24 | 43 | 63 |
| 220 lbs | < 1 | 9 | 24 | 41 | 61 |
| 230 lbs | < 1 | 9 | 23 | 40 | 59 |
| 240 lbs | < 1 | 9 | 22 | 39 | 57 |
| 250 lbs | < 1 | 8 | 21 | 37 | 55 |
| 260 lbs | < 1 | 8 | 21 | 36 | 53 |
Side Crunch Standards by Age
Discover how Side Crunch strength standards vary across different age groups.| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | 13 | 37 | 66 | 99 |
| 20 | < 1 | 19 | 46 | 80 | 117 |
| 25 | < 1 | 20 | 48 | 82 | 121 |
| 30 | < 1 | 20 | 48 | 82 | 121 |
| 35 | < 1 | 20 | 48 | 82 | 121 |
| 40 | < 1 | 20 | 48 | 82 | 121 |
| 45 | < 1 | 18 | 44 | 77 | 113 |
| 50 | < 1 | 15 | 40 | 70 | 105 |
| 55 | < 1 | 11 | 35 | 63 | 95 |
| 60 | < 1 | 9 | 29 | 55 | 84 |
| 65 | < 1 | 6 | 24 | 47 | 73 |
| 70 | < 1 | 2 | 18 | 39 | 63 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | 13 | 32 | 53 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 26 | 44 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 20 | 37 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 15 | 30 |
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | 5 | 22 | 44 | 69 |
| 20 | < 1 | 10 | 30 | 55 | 84 |
| 25 | < 1 | 10 | 31 | 57 | 86 |
| 30 | < 1 | 10 | 31 | 57 | 86 |
| 35 | < 1 | 10 | 31 | 57 | 86 |
| 40 | < 1 | 10 | 31 | 57 | 86 |
| 45 | < 1 | 9 | 28 | 53 | 81 |
| 50 | < 1 | 7 | 25 | 48 | 74 |
| 55 | < 1 | 4 | 21 | 42 | 66 |
| 60 | < 1 | < 1 | 16 | 36 | 58 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | 12 | 30 | 50 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 24 | 42 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 18 | 34 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 13 | 28 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 22 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 17 |
Side Crunch Overview
The Side Crunch is an effective core exercise that targets the obliques and helps to build a strong and toned midsection by performing a twisting motion from a supine position.
Muscles Worked
Equipment Needed
None
How To Perform the Side Crunch
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands behind your head, elbows wide, or cross them over your chest.
- Engage your core and lift your shoulder blades off the floor, twisting your torso to bring your right elbow towards your left knee.
- Lower back down to the starting position with control.
- Repeat the movement on the opposite side, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Side Crunch for proper technique and tips.
Pro Tips for Side Crunch
- Keep your lower back pressed into the floor to avoid strain.
- Do not pull on your neck with your hands; use your core to lift.
- Move in a controlled manner to maximize muscle engagement.
- Exhale as you lift and twist, inhale as you return to starting position.