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Obliques Exercises

2 exercises that target the obliques, plus 6 more where it works as a supporting muscle. Each has an animated 3D demo you can rotate.

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Obliques

External & internal obliques

What it does

Rotates and side-bends the trunk, and resists twisting when you carry or push something on one side.

How to train it

Side planks, rotations and anti-rotation work.

Best exercises for your obliques

Side Plank — works the obliques

Side Plank

Obliques· Bodyweight
Russian Twist — works the obliques

Russian Twist

Obliques· Bodyweight

Also works your obliques

Not the main target in these, but a hard-working supporting muscle.

Side-Lying Hip Abduction — works the outer hips

Side-Lying Hip Abduction

Outer Hips
Plank — works the abs

Plank

Abs
Crunch — works the abs

Crunch

Abs
Hanging Leg Raise — works the abs

Hanging Leg Raise

Abs
Dead Bug — works the abs

Dead Bug

Abs
Mountain Climber — works the abs

Mountain Climber

Abs

Other muscles

ChestFront DeltsSide DeltsRear DeltsBicepsTricepsForearmsTrapsLatsUpper BackLower BackAbsGlutesOuter HipsInner ThighsQuadsHamstringsCalves

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