Do you skip side planks and other oblique exercises when working out? Experts say you shouldn’t. Here’s why. Your obliques, aka the muscles that run alongside your abdomen, play a “critical role in ...

If you're aiming to build stronger abs, it should involve targeting the rectus abdominis, obliques, transverse abdominis, and ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Your obliques are the core ...

(CNN) — If you want a resilient core, strengthening your six-pack is just the start. Your obliques — the muscles that run along the sides of your waist — may not get the same attention as your ...

Although I personally favour doing exercises that develop deep core muscles over building a six-pack, I won’t deny I like to work both. One area I love focusing on in particular is my obliques. Why?

Instructions: Choose three to four exercises below. Set a timer for 45 seconds. Perform as many reps as possible in that time ...

IF YOU ARE focused on building a strong, functional core, you need to know what muscles you're working so hard to sculpt. There are the six-pack muscles (the rectus abdominis) trained with spinal ...

Your obliques, which are muscles running along the sides of your core, are important for rotational movements, bending from side to side, and protecting your spine. Share on Pinterest Whether you’re ...