Obliques?

EmilyLeask

Does anybody have an exercise that focuses mainly on the abs, and strongly works the obliques?
Something that I can work into a routine, or even do watching the TV, with no extra equipment??

What results should I respect, How many reps.. etc. etc! (:

PLEASE AND THANKYOU x

JnC786

A good starter exercise is side bend using the cable machine, if you do not have access to a machine then use dumbbells. Also, you can use resistance band for the "twist" exercise, this one is a bit more advance and will cause more burn .

Huffdogg

Lie on your back with your upper body curled up just enough to get your lower back firmly anchored to the ground. Hands behind head, elbows wide. Knees up and shins parallel to the ground. Twist from your waist (you have to do this consciously or your body will want to go the easy route by using your neck and arms) to bring your right elbow to your left knee while extending your right leg. Then do the other side. Repeat until you can't anymore

SarahLovesCheesecake

30 day shred

Aesop101

You can grab weights in one hand. Then let your arm hang down to your side while holding onto the weight. Lift the weight, not with your hand but bending from side to side while focusing on your obliques. Taught to me by a trainer.

Another good exercise is to use the pulley machine. Hold your arms out straight, grab the cable and turn with your torso while keeping your arms straight.

jbucci1186

ever heard of wacky jacks?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDr_EVKxEws

good luck!

AmyBlu12

I HIGHLY recommend Jillian Michaels 6 week 6 pack. Amazing!

binkybaby1

I love wacky jacks we do this in water aerobics!!

melindalamb

Knee Lifts with a Twist

_Sally_

You can also search www.runnersworld.com site for core and abdominal workouts. They have a large library of various strengthening and stretching exercises... not just for runners :-)