Popsugar Fitness Workouts Ab Exercises That Are Better Than Crunches 30+ Ab Exercises That Are Better Than Crunches June 24, 2018 by Tamara Pridgett View On One Page Photo 19 of 38 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 19 Side Plank Crunch Begin in a side elbow plank with your left forearm on the floor and your right hand behind your head. Keeping your torso stable and your waist lifted, bring your right knee up toward your shoulder to lightly tap your right elbow. Lengthen your right leg back to the starting position to complete one rep. Previous Next Start Slideshow WorkoutsStrength TrainingAb WorkoutsCore ExercisesTrainer TipsAb Exercises