Obliques exercises

Bicycle crunch

A rotating crunch that works the front and sides of your core at once. Slow and controlled beats fast and slop…

Russian twist

A seated twist that works the sides of your core. Start with no weight — the movement is plenty on its own.

Side plank

A plank on its side that targets the muscles down your flank. Start on your knees if the full version's a lot…

Alternating cross-body V-up

A V-up with a twist — reach one hand to the opposite foot as you fold up, working the front and sides of your…

Cross-body mountain climbers

Mountain climbers with a twist — drive each knee toward the opposite elbow to work the sides of your core.

Forearm plank lateral toe taps

From a forearm plank, tap one foot out to the side and back — light work for the sides of your core.

Heel touches

Lie back and reach side to side to tap each heel — a simple way to hit the sides of your waist.

Plank hip dips

A forearm plank where you dip each hip toward the floor and back — great for the sides of your core.

Push-up to side plank

A push-up that rotates into a side plank at the top — works your chest, then your sides, in one flowing rep.

Side plank hip drops

A side plank where you dip your hip toward the floor and lift back up — direct work for the sides of your core…

Side plank rotation

Hold a side plank and thread your top arm under and through — a rotation that works your obliques.

Star side plank

A side plank opened into a star — top arm and top leg lifted. Balance and core strength in one demanding hold.

Side plank clams

A side plank with a clam — open your top knee while holding the side plank, hitting the glutes and obliques to…

Side plank leg lift

A side plank with the top leg lifting and lowering — adds a glute and balance challenge to the hold.

Side V-ups

Lie on your side and crunch your top elbow and leg together — a direct hit for the side of your waist.