The Best Stomach Exercises That Work The Obliques

{ Posted on May 19 2010 by Rex Walters }

If you didn’t already know, it is very important to work your obliques if you’re counting on developing that six pack that you have always dreamed about. With the right combination of the best stomach exercises that target your obliques, you can finally get that 6 pack that is the object of every ones envy!

If you are unsure what the obliques are, here is a temporary primer, so you have an idea of what you should be working before you get to my list of the best stomach exercises that work the obliques

Internal Obliques

These are on both sides of our torso. They are the second deepest stomach muscles. These muscles also play an enormous role in our posture, and help in our torso’s rotation.

External Obliques

The external obliques are also located on either side of our torso. When you’re feeling the muscles on the side of your stomach, these are the muscles that you feel. They do not help our posture too much, but have a big role in our torso’s revolution

So, what are the best stomach exercises for the obliques? Here is my list of the best stomach exercises that work the obliques

There are a few exercises that may work your obliques… I will tell you about my personal faves. These are the ones that I use on a regular basis and have proven to give me the most impressive results.

Side Crunches

Side crunches work both the internal and external obliques. I recommend doing a total of 50 side crunches on all sides of the body per day. Slowly work your way up to more, and never rush it! Some people feel uncomfortable when doing these because it requires a little of balance, but after you get into the swing of it, you will love them.

Twist Crunches

Another great stomach exercise that works your obliques is a difference of the crunch. You lay in the crunch position ( see picture here ), but rather than coming straight up and down when doing the crunch, touch your left elbow to your right knee and then your right elbow to your left knee. Every time that you touch both knees, count it as one repetition. I suggest doing about 50-100 of these every day.

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