When we think of core exercises, standard moves like situps and crunches are often a go-to. But working the side body is an important piece of a well-rounded core routine that is sometimes overlooked.

A strength coach explains the benefits of oblique workouts — plus more health tips from the One Small Thing newsletter ...

In the second of a five-part series, Dana Santas shows how building strength in the side abdominal muscles can improve stability in movement and reduce low back pain.

Your core is more than just a six-pack; it’s a cylinder comprised of muscles that wrap around your entire torso. So while crunches might prepare you for the beach, that exercise won’t necessarily help ...

The next level of course would be the side plank, a challenging variation of the original abdominal bad boy. The side plank is going to teach you how to brace your core in order to build your obliques ...

Ready to work that core? We've rounded up the best oblique workout video options on YouTube to stream from home that'll leave your abs quaking. The best and quickest (and cheapest!!) way to find some ...

Want to get that side body strengthened? Try this challenging oblique workout at home, care of SLT trainer Ian Richardson. “Proper form is essential when it comes to any exercise being effective,” he ...

It’s time to face the truth: You’re not giving your love handles any love by doing side bends. Somehow side bends still remain a go-to exercise you'll see on the floor of just about any commercial gym ...

Kriti Sanon’s latest workout focuses on oblique crunches, designed to strengthen the core and sculpt toned abs. The routine includes step-by-step exercises such as oblique crunches, side planks, and ...

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