Your obliques can often be a bit of an afterthought when it comes to core training, overshadowed by exercises that focus on the six-pack muscles (the rectus abdominis). However, our obliques are an important part of our core makeup, helping to stabilise the spine, as well as assist with lateral flexion and twisting of the torso. Not been giving yours any attention during training? This 10-minute bodyweight workout will sort that out.
According to MiraFit: “Training the obliques will result in a stronger core, which will help in other areas of your strength training, such as performing squats and deadlifts.” This is because they enhance spinal stability, which means more balance and control through the movement, as well as better power transfer. They also mention that this spinal stability also contributes to better posture, which can help to reduce the likelihood of injury in the back and hips.
