it’s time to get tough center (heh) with our abdominal workouts—specifically focusing on our obliques. These muscles, found on the sides of our abs, play a crucial role in our posture and balance; They help us rotate and bend from side to side and stabilize the pelvis and rib cage. Basically, strong obliques = more stability, lower risk of injury, and less back pain. Below, find our favorite oblique exercises.
4 moves for sexy side abs
Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, creator of the MWH Method for Long Thin Lines, shares a quick ab workout that targets your obliques with a series of bodyweight moves.
ROUTINE
Standing Bow Oblique Crunch
Side Plank Hip Dip and Cross Down
Seated Reach Back Twists
Plank hip bumps for forearm
Get a full breakdown of every move here.
The 5 Best Moves to Sculpt Your Abs
This exercise challenges your obliques while strengthening and toning your arm muscles.
ROUTINE
Down Dog, Knee to Opposite Elbow
Pilates crunch extension
leg scissors
modified hundreds
side leg raises
Get a full breakdown of every move here.
Exercises to Work Those Side Abs
Grab a light weight and join trainer Sydney Cummings for this fast and intense oblique workout.
ROUTINE
Standing Dumbbell Oblique Crunch
Standing DB Twist
Weighted Siren Elevation
Plank Hip Taps
Cross and Open Knee Plank
Get a full breakdown of every move here.
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