Oblique Abdominal Exercises
Check out these abdominal exercises to strenthen your oblique muscles.
These ab exercises that will work both the
internal oblique muscles and
external oblique muscles.
There are 4 oblique muscles; 2 internal obliques on each side and 2
external obliques on each side. The oblique muscles help to
move and twist your torso. All of these abdominal exercises
only require an exercise mat.
List of Oblique Exercises
To see the
instructions and videos, scroll through the page or select the exercise
you want from the list below.
Fingers
to Heel Side Crunch
Oblique
Crunch
Elbow
to
Knee Oblique Crunch
Lying
Side
Oblique Crunch
Side
Bridge
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Oblique Ab Exercises
Fingers to Heel Side
Crunch
This stomach exercise is a simple move but really works the oblique
muscles.
How
to do the Fingers to Heel Oblique Touchers
Lie on the floor with knees bent and back
pressed to the floor.
Place your hands by your palms facing down.
Lift your upper body until your shoulders are
off the ground.
Now reach your right hand to
your right heel,
twisting the upper body slightly.
Return to starting position and repeat on this
side for 10 to 20 reps.
Repeat this move on the left side for the same
amount of repetitions.
Note: Minimize movement of your lower body and hips, keeping
back flat to the floor.
Click on the exercise video below to see a demonstration of this
exercise.
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Oblique Twist Crunch
This is a lot like the traditional
crunch but with a slight twist. In fact, the twist is what
makes this ab exercise focus on the oblique muscles.
How
to do the Oblique Crunch
Start by lying flat on the floor, knees bent
and feet on the floor.
Place your hands loosely beside or behind your
head, making sure to use your oblique muscles and not your hands to
lift your body.
Lifting your left arm and brining your left
shoulder off the ground, twist slightly and reach towards your right
knee.
Slowly return to starting position.
Repeat this move on your left side for 8 to 15
repetitions.
Repeat on the right side for the same number of
reps.
Note: Focus on keeping your feet flat to the floor and minimize
movement of your hips. If you want you can alternate sides
each
time instead of doing all reps on one side and then switching.
This exercise video uses a dumbbell weight while doing the oblique
twist for added challenge.
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Elbow to Knee
Oblique Crunch
This is a variation of the oblique crunch and bicycle crunch.
There is greater motion than the oblique crunch and therefore
works a larger area of the oblique muscles.
How
to do the Elbow to Knee Oblique Crunch
Start by lying flat on the floor, knees bent
and feet flat on the floor.
Place your hands loosely beside or behind your
head, making sure to
use your oblique muscles and not your hands to lift your body.
Lifting your left arm and brining your left
shoulder up off the ground, twist slightly and reach towards your right
knee.
At the same time, raise your right knee towards
your chest.
Slowly return to starting position.
Repeat this move on your left side for 8 to 15
repetitions.
Repeat on the right side for the same number of
reps.
Note: You can do this stomach exercise by repeating all on
one side and then switching or alternating sides each time.
Click on the exercise video below to see a demo of this ab exercise.
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Lying
Side Oblique
Crunch
This crunch is similar to a traditional crunch but is performed while
lying on your side. This is the variation that allows your
oblique muscles to be engaged while performing this abdominal exercise.
How
to do the Lying Side Oblique Crunch
Lie on your right side with your knees bent and
your legs on top of each other.
Place your left hand loosely beside or behind
your head and your right arm crossed over your body and your hand
laying on your hip.
Lifting up off the ground, contract your
oblique muscles as you bring your left elbow towards your hip.
Return to starting position.
Repeat for 10 to 20 repititions and then switch
sides.
Click on the exercise video below to see a demonstration on this
exercise.
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Isometric Side Bridge
This isometric exercise is great for the oblique muscels.
Isometric exercises are all about holding the position, so
are
static and non-moving types of exercises.
How
to do the Isometric Side Bridge
Lie on your left side with your left elbow bent
and forearm on the ground.
Place your legs straight out and cross your
feet.
Place your right hand on your hip for added
support. To
challenge yourself and take it to the next level, you can lift your
right arm straight up towards the ceiling while doing this exercise.
Now lift up your body, lifting hips off the
floor until your body is parrallel with the floor.
Hold this position for a count of 10 to 30.
Repeat for 3 to 6 reps and repeat on the other
side.
Click on the exercise video below to see the demo.
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Abdominal Exercise Tip
Don't
work the same muscle groups 2 days in a row. This can lead to tears in
your muscles and possible injury. Give your muscles time to heal from
your abdominal workout before attempting the same exercises again.
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