Why this exercise is important.
Floor oblique twist.
Hold a dumbbell vertically in front of your chest and lean back so that your torso is at 45 degree angle.
Sit on the chair with your left hand behind your head.
Chair oblique twists it a very powerful workout that works many muscles in your core and the abdominal muscles.
Russian twists work the entire core with emphasis on the obliques thanks to the twisting motion burrell says.
As you twist keep your arms parallel to the floor or reach down to tap the floor beside you.
Here are 15 exercises to tone your obliques.
How to make oblique twists easier you can make oblique exercises easier by increasing how many points of contact you have with the floor explains openfit fitness specialist cody braun.
Now you re going to slowly lift your right leg coming up to your chest while lowering your left elbow toward your knee.
Sit up with your legs out in front of you knees bent and your heels on the floor.
How to do it.
During oblique plate twists your rectus abdominis and back muscles must work together in order to support your spine while your rib cage is rotating.
For more stability cross your lower legs.
Perform two to three sets of 10 to 12 repetitions of each exercise.
If you re new to exercise or you have recently experienced a back injury consult your physician before performing oblique twists or any new exercises.
This process helps in strengthening and tightening your abdominal muscles especially the oblique muscles and rectus abdominis.
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet elevated.
The oblique twist and its variants will help give you a leaner more muscular mid section.
For example by keeping both feet on the floor you can make the exercise more accessible.