What exercises target the External Obliques?

The best exercises that primarily target the External Obliques include Bicycle Crunch, 45° Side Bend (hands behind head), Bent Knee Side Plank, Hanging Twisting Leg Hip Raise, Hanging Twisting Leg Raise. In total, 266 exercises involve the External Obliques.

What muscle group does the External Obliques belong to?

The External Obliques is part of the Core muscle group, which is involved in spinal stability, anti-rotation, flexion, and bracing.

How do I target my External Obliques?

To target the External Obliques, focus on spinal stability, anti-rotation, flexion, and bracing. Top exercises include Bicycle Crunch, 45° Side Bend (hands behind head), Bent Knee Side Plank, Hanging Twisting Leg Hip Raise, Hanging Twisting Leg Raise.

External Obliques

Muscle group: Core

Side abdominal muscles that rotate and flex the spine, important for lateral stability and rotational movements.

Exercises Targeting External Obliques

Other Muscles in Core

Internal Obliques, Quadratus Lumborum, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis

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External Obliques

Exercises Targeting External Obliques

Primary Mover (44)

Bicycle Crunch

45° Side Bend (hands behind head)

Bent Knee Side Plank

Hanging Twisting Leg Hip Raise

Hanging Twisting Leg Raise

Incline Twisting Crunch

Incline Twisting Crunch (arms crossed)

Incline Twisting Sit-up

Incline Twisting Sit-up (arms crossed)

Side Bend (on stability ball, hand behind head)

Side Crunch

Twisting Crunch

Twisting Crunch (arms crossed)

Twisting Crunch (on stability ball)

Twisting Sit-up

Twisting Sit-up (arms crossed)

Bus Driver

Cable Isolateral Standing Twisting Crunch (with straps)

Cable Seated Twist

Cable Side Bend

Cable Side Crunch

Cable Twist

Cable Woodchop

Dumbbell Side Bend

Kettlebell Windmill

Lever Kneeling Twist

Lever Seated Side Leg Raise Crunch (plate loaded)

Lever Seated Twist

Lever Seated Twist (gripless)

Lever Seated Twisting Leg Raise Crunch (plate loaded)

Sled Side Leg Hip Raise (ab coaster)

Weighted Incline Twisting Crunch (arms crossed)

Weighted Incline Twisting Sit-up

Weighted Incline Twisting Sit-up (arms crossed)

Weighted Side Crunch

Weighted Twisting Crunch

Weighted Twisting Crunch (on stability ball)

Weighted Twisting Sit-up

Weighted Twisting Sit-up (arms crossed)

Pallof Press

Russian Twist

Side Plank

Suspended Side Bend

Suspended Twisting Jack-knife

Secondary / Assisting (44)

Barbell Push Crunch

Ball Crunch (on stability ball)

Crunch (arms crossed)

Crunch (arms down)

Crunch (on stability ball, arms crossed)

Hanging Leg-Hip Raise (with ab straps)

Incline Crunch

Incline Crunch (arms down)

Incline Sit-up

Incline Sit-up (arms crossed)

Side Bridge Hip Abduction

Sit-up

Sit-up (arms crossed)

Sit-up (arms down)

Cable Kneeling Crunch

Cable Seated Crunch

Cable Standing Crunch (with isolateral straps)

Cable Standing Overhead Crunch

Cable Crunch

Crunch

Dead Bug

Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press

Dumbbell One Arm Straight Leg Deadlift

Dumbbell Push Crunch

Kettlebell Arm Bar

Lever Lying Crunch (plate loaded)

Lever Seated Crunch

Lever Seated Crunch (arm bar)

Lever Seated Crunch (arm pad)

Lever Seated Crunch (chest pad)

Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch (plate loaded)

Sled Leg Hip Raise (ab coaster)