Chair oblique twists it a very powerful workout that works many muscles in your core and the abdominal muscles.
Floor oblique twist.
When it comes to getting a strong core many people aim for six pack abs.
Now you re going to slowly lift your right leg coming up to your chest while lowering your left elbow toward your knee.
Sit on the chair with your left hand behind your head.
For more stability cross your lower legs.
How to make oblique twists easier you can make oblique exercises easier by increasing how many points of contact you have with the floor explains openfit fitness specialist cody braun.
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet elevated.
Russian twists work the entire core with emphasis on the obliques thanks to the twisting motion burrell says.
Sit up with your legs out in front of you knees bent and your heels on the floor.
Perform two to three sets of 10 to 12 repetitions of each exercise.
But don t forget those side abdominals.
Engage your abdominal and back muscles throughout the exercise.
The oblique twist and its variants will help give you a leaner more muscular mid section.
Why this exercise is important.
During oblique plate twists your rectus abdominis and back muscles must work together in order to support your spine while your rib cage is rotating.
As you twist keep your arms parallel to the floor or reach down to tap the floor beside you.
Hold a dumbbell vertically in front of your chest and lean back so that your torso is at 45 degree angle.
Here are 15 exercises to tone your obliques.
For example by keeping both feet on the floor you can make the exercise more accessible.