Oblique Dumbbell Crunch 1

1) Begin in the standing position, with your feet together, and your elbows tucked against the side of your body.

2) With a dumbbell in one arm, lower the other hand in the extended position toward your knee, by leaning at the waist.

3) Keeping your arms extended the entire time, hold the contraction at the highest level possible, and slowly return to the starting position.

Notes: This exercise works mostly the sides of your abs.  You should NOT: bend your arms excessively, use your legs for momentum, or swing the weights in any way.