What are oblique crunches?

The oblique crunch is a bodyweight exercise that targets your core muscles—specifically the obliques on the sides of your abdomen . Perform oblique crunches by lying on your back with your torso and legs forming a straight line. Bend your knees toward you and place your right ankle on your left knee.

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What are oblique crunches?

The oblique crunch is a bodyweight exercise that targets your core muscles—specifically the obliques on the sides of your abdomen . Perform oblique crunches by lying on your back with your torso and legs forming a straight line. Bend your knees toward you and place your right ankle on your left knee.

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Should I do Russian twists with weights?

The worst version of the Russian Twist is performed with the trunk and thighs lifted off the floor to create a V-shape with the back fully rounded; you then twist the torso from side to side with a heavy weight in your hands. This is not a good idea , says Bryce Hastings, physiotherapist and Les Mills Head of Research.

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Do obliques crunches?

Like situps, crunches help you build muscle. But unlike situps, they work only the abdominal muscles. This intense muscle isolation makes them a popular exercise for people trying to get six-pack abs. This also makes them ideal for strengthening your core, which includes your lower back muscles and obliques .

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