External oblique

external oblique

Located to either side of the abdomen, the external obliques run in a “V” shape from the pelvis to the lower ribs.

Recruited during the flexion and lateral rotation of the trunk, the obliques can be targeted with dumbbell side bends, side bridges, and crunch variations.

Exercises

Other names

  • Obliques
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