Oblique Workout Exercises Anatomy

This is a complete list/menu of Oblique exercises for men or women. If you need to discuss how to perform these Oblique exercises please post them in our Exercise Forum under the heading of the exercise.

Oblique Workout Exercise Links Muscle Menu

Oblique Isolation Exercises
Oblique Compound Exercises
Dumbbell Oblique Exercises
Barbell Oblique Exercises
Cable Oblique Exercises
Ball Oblique Exercises
Calisthenics Oblique Exercises
Machine Oblique Exercises
Oblique Exercises / Muscle Forum Discussions
Oblique Workout and Exercise Programs

Picture	Name of Exercise	Muscle Groups
	Side Bridge- Oblique Exercise: Start by lying on a mat with your legs straight out. Turn sideways holding your body up with one bent arm parallel to the floor. Keep your abs tight until 30-60 seconds. A great...	Abdominal, Belly, Stomach, Obliques, Calisthenics, Core Strength, Static, Upper Body,
	Exercise Ball Oblique Twists- Oblique Exercise: Start the exercise ball oblique twists by holding an exercise ball above your head and then proceed to come upwards using your abdominals and obliques to bring the medicine ball in...	Oblique, Abdominals, Transverse Abdominals, Abs, Six Pack, Medicine Ball, Home, Isolation, Advanced, Core Strength, Exercise Ball,
	Cable Side Bends- Oblique Exercise: Start by grabbing a cable with your torso bent to the side as shown. Now raise the weight and use your opposing oblique muscle to do the action of contracting. Exhale until you a...	Obliques, Abdominal, Belly, Stomach, Cable, Isolation, Upper Body,
	Dumbbell Side Bends- Oblique Exercise: While standing with one both arms at your side grab a dumbbell with one arm and then lower the weight as shown. Now with your obliques raise the weight to until you are crouched o...	Obliques, Abdominal, Belly, Stomach, Dumbbell, Isolation, Upper Body,
	Ball Side Crunches or Bends- Oblique Exercise: Start by draping yourself over the ball front first. Then slowly staggar your legs front to back as shown while putting your obliques on the ball and trying to put your hands over...	Obliques, Abdominal, Belly, Stomach, Isolation, Calisthenics, Bodyweight, Core Strength, Upper Body,

Oblique Muscle Anatomy and Overview

Love Handles, Oblique, Obliques, Abdominal Sides, Muffin Top, Belly, Stomach, Upper Body anatomy picture

Obliques are the trouble spot for most, if not everyone. They can be a pain to try and reduce the overall size.

Oblique Function

The function of the oblique muscle is for spine flexion, rotation, and lateral flexion.

Oblique Origin

The origin of the oblique is on the Ilium and the 5th-12th Ribs.

Oblique Insertion

The oblique muscle inserts onto the rectus abdominis fascia and the Ilium.

Oblique Other/Similar Names

Other names for this muscle group or similar muscle groups referred to the 'Oblique' are: Love Handles, Oblique, Obliques, Abdominal Sides, Muffin Top, Belly, Stomach, Upper Body

What if I have fatty Oblique? What exercises can I do to reduce fat on my Oblique Muscle?
Spot reducing is a common conception to reduce the fat on a specific area. Ie. Oblique. You cannot spot reduce, but you can: Follow six rules to nutrition, incorporate HIIT and complete a ciruit training program 4-5 days a week to reduce your overall body fat and eventually reduce the fat in your Oblique. In other words, specifically exercising your Oblique will not directly decrease the overall fat around the muscle.

What can I do for Oblique Pain?

Oblique pain can be caused by many things:

1. A strained/pulled muscle, tendon or ligament from too much exercise or improper lifting.
2. A torn muscle, ligament or tendon from improper lifting, exercising or stretching.
3. Overuse of the Oblique muscle.

Note: If pain in your Oblique muscle persists please consult a doctor immediately.

Oblique
Plyometric Exercises

Image	Name of Plyometric	Muscle Group
	Seated Twists: Start with a medicine ball infront of your body. Bring the ball to one side and other side quickly and controlled. This exercise is great for developing core strength....	Abdominals, Obliques, Upper Body, Core Strength, Stabilizers
	Ball to Ball Twists: This exercise is especially good for developing core strength. Start back to back with a partner. Have one partner with a medicine ball pass the ball to the side while the...	Core Strength, Abdominals, Obliques, Upper Body
	High to Low Medicine Ball Twists: This exercise is great for any sport involving twisting at the waist, or developing core strength. Ie. Hockey Start with a partner and stand back to back with one of the ...	Serratus Anterior, Abdominals, Anterior Deltoid, Shoulders, Biceps Brachii, Obliques, Core Strength

Oblique Pilate Exercises

Image	Name of Pilate	Muscle Group
	Alternate Foot Hold: Start by sitting in the upright position with your back straight and arms out to the side. Now with your opposite arm of your leg, touch your toes and repeat with the other arm. ...	Abdominals, Lower Abdominal, Obliques, Serratus anterior

Oblique Stretches and Flexibility Exercises

Image	Name of Stretch/Flexibility Exercise	Muscle Group
	Abdominal Lat Stretch: Start by draping yourself sideways on the ball as shown. Place the top leg forward and bottom leg behind for balance, now with the bottom hand for support place the top hand over ...	abdominals, latissimus dorsi, obliques, serratus anterior (Back)
	Abdominal Twists- Dynamic Stretch: To perform the abdominal twist exercise begin with a broom, wide grip bar, hockey stick or something alike behind your head with your hands resting on top. Begin twisting ...	Abdominals, Spinae Erector, Obliques, Stabilizers, Core Strength

Date Added	Comment
7/15/2006 By:mic	Hi, I understand that the One Arm Side Deadlift is also good for the obliques.

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