Although I personally favour doing exercises that develop deep core muscles over building a six-pack, I won’t deny I like to work both. One area I love focusing on in particular is my obliques. Why?

You want that perfectly chiseled six-pack, the ripped set washboard abs right out of superhero movies and underwear commercials. So you start doing sit-ups. And at some point, you realize you want to ...

Are you looking to develop a stronger core but only have access to resistance bands? No problem! Luckily, resistance bands are a versatile piece of equipment that can add resistance to simple ab ...

Your obliques, which are muscles running along the sides of your core, are important for rotational movements, bending from side to side, and protecting your spine. Share on Pinterest Whether you’re ...

Your obliques—aka the muscles on the side of your core–are the star of the show in moves like side planks and bicycle crunches, but they can also get their fair share of work in when you're doing ...

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 ...

(CNN) — If you want a resilient core, strengthening your six-pack is just the start. Your obliques — the muscles that run along the sides of your waist — may not get the same attention as your ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...