Ultimate Oblique Workout
When it’s time to do an oblique workout, I’ve found it’s best to keep it simple. Don’t get overloaded with 15 oblique exercises, just 3-4 is enough.
That being said, I’ve tried enough oblique exercises (too many!) to know the 3 that work the best for me. Give them a try during your next workout and let me know what you think!
Exercise #1: Barbell/Dumbbell Side Bends
Using either a barbell or a dumbbell, bend over your side and come back up again in a controlled motion. Make sure to stretch as far as you can in both directions to get the full range of motion. Do 3 sets of 15 for each side.
Exercise #2: Flutter Kick Crunches
Lay on your back and raise your legs in the air so your feet are barely higher than your head. Touch your right elbow to your left knee and vice versa. Do 3 sets of 15 for each side.
Exercise #3: Hanging Knee Raises
Hang on the bar and raise your knees to one side of your body while keeping your torso facing forward. Lift your knees as far to the side as you can to get your full range of motion. Do 3 sets of 15 for each side.
And that’s it! This is a simple exercise routine that you can use at the end of your workout or with your other ab exercises. This simple circuit is all I use when I want to specifically tone my obliques.
Important:
These exercises are great for toning and building your oblique muscles, but they are not the best way to burn belly fat. When I first started trying to get rid of my gut, I used oblique exercises, ab exercises, and all kinds of other stomach exercises to try to get a ripped stomach. To my complete disbelief, all it did was make my stomach bigger. Seriously!
Here’s the real way to lose belly fat:
Tags: flutter kick crunches, get ripped abs, hanging knee raises, Oblique Workout, side bends
May 6th, 2010 at 3:20 am
Great tips! I already do flutter kick crunches, but I’m definitely going to incorporate the other two workouts in my routine!