Crossover crunch, often referred to as cross-crunch, is a dynamic variation of traditional crunch that offers unique benefits. Unlike a regular crunch, which focuses primarily on the rectus abdominis (your “six-pack” muscles), the crossover motion engages the internal and external obliques on either side of your core. The movement’s rotational aspect helps improve flexibility and … Read more
It is important to train and build strong oblique and abs muscles to improve performance in exercise, sports, and everyday functional movements. These standing abs exercises target not only the abs muscle but also help stimulate the core—including the oblique, back, and glutes—to help you sculpt, tone, and strengthen the abs and obliques. Unlike the usual mat moves, standing … Read more
Oblique crunches (side crunches) are similar to regular crunches, except they involve crunching the side abs (oblique). The side crunch is a core exercise that strengthens the obliques and the other core muscles. Engaging the muscles that help to support and stabilize the spine, oblique crunches can ease back pain and safeguard against harm. There … Read more
In and Outs Abs Workout is a simple yet effective routine that targets all the key muscles in your core, including your rectus abdominis (your six-pack muscles), transverse abdominis, and obliques. It is beginner-friendly but easily adjustable if you want to increase the intensity. It operates by alternating “in” exercises, such as crunch variations that … Read more
The weight plate side bend is an effective exercise for training the internal and external obliques. It also strengthens the spine’s lateral flexion, improves spinal mobility, and helps develop a strong and stable core. It also helps to get rid of the extra layer of fat around the waistline, reduce the risk of back pain, and improve functional … Read more
The Cable Crunch is a great exercise for building core strength and defining your abs. It’s especially effective if you’re looking for a movement that can add real resistance to your ab workouts. While doing a weighted crunch is okay, but holding a weight plate on your chest or behind your head can be uncomfortable … Read more
The 45-degree side bend, also known as oblique hyperextension, is a great workout for strengthening the oblique, strengthening the lateral flexion of the spine, improving spinal mobility, and helping develop a strong and stable core. It is commonly performed on the Roman chair, which was originally designed for lumbar extension. It allows you to support … Read more
The kettlebell side bend is one of the best exercises that mainly target the side abs also known as “obliques”. It effectively targets the internal and external obliques, strengthens the spine’s lateral flexion, improves spinal mobility, and helps develop a strong and stable core. It contributes to a stronger core, reduces the risk of back pain, and improves functional … Read more
Training the oblique muscles will help shape and tone the waistline. The dumbbell side bend is an effective isolation exercise that targets the side abs, specifically the oblique muscles. The side bend effectively targets the internal and external obliques, strengthens lateral spinal flexion, improves spinal mobility, and develops a strong core. It helps to reduce the risk of … Read more