
5-Minutes Oblique Workout At Home: Build Strong Obliques
Intense 5 Minute At Home Oblique Workout
FitGAG readers, what’s up! We are currently doing an intense oblique exercise. Six-pack, also known as your rectus abdominis, is located on either side.
You can strengthen your obliques to improve your posture and reduce back pain.
This intense, 5-minute oblique exercise targets these core muscles.
Find a spot on the ground that is comfortable in an open area. Follow the below exercises for five minutes of continuous exercise.
Total Length: 5 Minutes
Intensity: High
Equipment: No equipment required
Experience Level
Beginner
Perform this exercise three times. After each workout, take a break for three minutes and then return to the beginning.
Intermediate
Perform this workout four times. After each workout, take 2 minutes to rest and then return to the routine.
Advanced
Perform this workout four times. After each workout, take a minute to rest and then return to the routine.
5-Minutes Oblique Workout At Home
Each of the following exercises should be completed in 60 seconds. Then, transition to the next exercise with no rest. Take a break if you feel the need.
Try to increase the number of reps or take fewer breaks each time you complete this circuit.
#1 Penguins
Setup
- Lay on your back, knees bent, feet on the ground.
- Lift your head above the ground.
Instruction
- To reach your right heel, contract your right oblique.
- Next, return to the original position and repeat the motion on the left.
- Keep switching sides!
#2 Side Sky Touches
Setup
- Lay on your back, knees bent, feet on the ground.
Instruction
- Engage your upper abs, obliques, and core muscles to reach the right.
- Return to the original position and then repeat the process on the left.
- Keep switching sides!
#3 Bikes
Setup
- Lay on your back, with your legs bent in an elevated position.
- Lift your head off the ground and support your head with your hands.
Instruction
- Place your right knee in front of your chest, and then push your left foot forward as though you were riding a bicycle.
- Turn your body so that your left elbow touches your right knee.
- Continue this motion on the opposite side, and continue to alternate!
#4 Starfish
Setup
- Lay on your back, with your legs out in front and your arms above your head.
- Lift your legs about six inches above the ground.
Instruction
- Move your left leg toward you, and then contract your right oblique so that your right-hand touches your foot.
- Continue this motion on the opposite side, and continue to alternate!
#5 Side Leg Raises
Setup
- Lay on your back, with your legs straight ahead and your arms at your sides.
- Lift your legs slightly above the ground.
Instruction
- To raise your legs and extend your right oblique, contract your right side.
- Return to the original position and continue the motion on the left.
- Keep switching sides!