The 8 Best Exercises for Stronger Obliques

Side Plank

Rest your right leg on top of your left leg and your left forearm on the ground with your elbow beneath your shoulder on your left side.

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Standing Trunk Rotation

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and a medicine ball or dumbbell in front of your chest. Keep your core tight, elbows bent at right angles, and elbows clutching your sides as you gently rotate your body to the right.

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Standing Wood Chop

Take a split stance with your right foot ahead and your feet somewhat wider than hip-distance apart. Lift a medicine ball or dumbbell to your right, little above shoulder height and diagonally away from the body.

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Russian Twist

Sit on a mat with legs bent in front of you. Lean back and use your core to create a V shape with your torso and thighs. Lift your feet slightly off the ground (cross your ankles for resistance).

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Mountain Climbers

Start in a plank posture with hands on ground, shoulders over wrists, and body in a straight line (head to toes parallel to ground). Bring your right knee to your chest with your right toes off the ground, engaging your core.

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Side Bend

Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms by your sides. Fold your upper body rightward, creasing your waist. Pause, then stand with left obliques squeezed.

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Dead Bug

Lay on your back with your arms up. Bend your knees to make a 90-degree angle (shins parallel to floor). While extending your left leg extended in front of you, engage your core.

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Extended Side Angle Pose

Start standing. Stand with your feet wide and hands on your hips. Make sure your right foot points right. Right knee bent, lower body in lunge: Knee should be 45 degrees and not extend beyond ankle; left leg behind you.

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