Muscles
External Obliques
Side abs that help rotate/brace the trunk and resist rotation.
24 exercises 5 routines
About External Obliques
The external obliques form the outer layer of the side abdominal wall and contribute to trunk rotation, side bending, bracing and controlled force transfer between the rib cage and pelvis. They also resist unwanted rotation during carries, presses, running and other asymmetrical movements.
Guided sessions
Routines for External Obliques
Complete guided Flexor routines that include this muscle — open any session to follow along.
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11 min IntermediateCool-Down: Upper Back Unknot
An 11-move mid-back cool-down — eagle arm, thread the needle, and forward fold for rhomboid, trap, and thoracic tension.
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7 min AdvancedPre-Workout Mobility: Core
A 7-move core primer — v-sit, spiderman push-up hold, and bicycle crunch hold stabilizing the trunk before athletic work.
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11 min IntermediatePre-Workout Mobility: Hips
An 11-move hip primer — leg swings, 90/90 switches, and lateral lunge opening hip capsules before squats and lunges.
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7 min IntermediateQuick Hip Opener
A 7-move hip rotation burst — 90/90 switches, gate opener, and figure four for deep hip tension in minutes.
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8 min AdvancedStrength Prep Mobility Flow
A 9-move advanced strength prep — jump squats, dip hold, and elbow plank leg lift weaving mobility and active stability.
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