When we think of core exercises, standard moves like situps and crunches are often a go-to. But working the side body is an important piece of a well-rounded core routine that is sometimes overlooked.

Your core is more than just a six-pack; it’s a cylinder comprised of muscles that wrap around your entire torso. So while crunches might prepare you for the beach, that exercise won’t necessarily help ...

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Instructions: For each move, perform as many reps as possible in 45 seconds, then rest 15 seconds. Continue to the next move. After you've completed all four moves, rest for one minute, then repeat ...

If you want a stronger core you need to do more than sit-ups. Here are 3 oblique workouts that will build and strengthen your ...

Your obliques—aka the muscles on the side of your core–are the star of the show in moves like side planks and bicycle crunches, but they can also get their fair share of work in when you're doing ...

"Obliques are a part of your core group of muscles," explains Danyele Wilson, Lead Trainer for Tone & Sculp app. "You actually have two sets of oblique muscles: internal obliques, which run down ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

The obliques are the muscles running down either side of the abdomen. Pain in these muscles often occurs due to a type of injury known as “side strain.” There are two sets of oblique muscles: external ...

Obliques are vital, often overlooked muscles crucial for spine stability, posture, and movement. They control twisting and side-to-side balance, protecting your back and enhancing athletic performance ...

(CNN) — If you want a resilient core, strengthening your six-pack is just the start. Your obliques — the muscles that run along the sides of your waist — may not get the same attention as your ...