Unique Oblique Exercises At Home

Obliques are those hard to get to areas that people ironically call love handles for reason I have yet to understand. Funny thing is most people do not love these, I don't and that's why I don't have any.

But for those of you who do have some fun love handles I will tell you my secret exercises that got rid of my oversized obliques. You will want to do a few different types of exercises.

First exercise is going to be the crunch twist. If you have ever performed the supine bicycle routine, you are probably going to be a natural at this.

Start with your back on the ground and your chest facing upward. Now lift your legs up so your hips and thighs are at a ninety degree angle, keep your legs and thighs at ninety degrees too.

This is, needless to say, a very angular position. Place your hands behind your head so you can cup the back of your head within the net of both hands meshed.

Now bring your right elbow and touch it to your left knee, while still keeping your hands behind your head. Then switch and bring your left elbow to your right knee.

This exercise can be performed fast or slow. The best affect comes from regular breathing throughout.

It may take a little bit of practice at first, but this is an oblique blasting exercise that will crush even the most abysmal love handles. Next let's try the side plank maneuver.

The side plank maneuver is done from your side; this one is very difficult and not for beginners (e.g. people who don't usually exercise). Lie on your side with your legs stacked one on top of the other, and your elbow directly underneath your shoulder.

You should be stiff throughout the entire exercise. Bend your lower knee so your low foot is near your high knee.

Now drop your hips down to the ground and lift them back up, while maintaining your position. This one will take some practice but is well worth being able to do.

It will work your entire body from the side to side and burn a load of calories. These exercises for your obliques should be done regularly.

Regular exercise is the key to a healthy and fit body; fitness doesn't just come from exercising, it comes from a complete lifestyle change. You have to be willing to change your life if you want to be fit.

So if you are too scared to get off the couch and start doing some crunches... well then at least you will have your love handles as company.

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