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Obliques Focus in 15

Side bends, twists, and side planks — the waist muscles that turn, brace, and carry.

15 minintermediatemat · dumbbellstrengthmoderate
Why it works. The obliques handle rotation and side-loading — direct work here transfers everywhere.

Warm-up

Standing side reaches — 30s
Easy torso rotations — 30s

The workout

  1. 45 side bend — 3 × 12 each side
    rest 30s
  2. side plank — 3 × 25s each side
    rest 30s
  3. russian twist — 3 × 16 reps
    rest 30s

Cool-down

Side stretch, each side — 45s
Listen to your body. General fitness information, not personalized medical advice. Mild effort is normal; sharp, sudden, or worsening pain is not — stop, and if pain persists, consider speaking with a healthcare professional.

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