
When performing the best ab exercises, the key word is “abs.” Strengthening and defining your oblique muscles takes a different approach — so here are five of the top compound core exercises that also sculpt strong obliques.
If you’re unfamiliar with compound exercises, the term simply refers to a move that targets more than one muscle group and joint — for example, a plank. But don’t worry, because we won’t saddle you with a core workout full of the best plank variations, Russian twists, or bicycle crunches.