Enhancing Skills

Hip Oblique

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Type:

Stretch

Equipment:

N/A

The hip oblique exercise is a core strengthening exercise that targets the oblique muscles located on the sides of the abdomen.

Proper form:

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Place your hands behind your head or on your chest.
  3. Lift your feet off the ground and bend your knees at a 90-degree angle.
  4. Engage your core and lift your head and shoulders off the ground.
  5. Twist your torso to the right, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.
  6. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
  7. Continue alternating between sides for the desired number of repetitions.

How to reduce difficulty: If you find the exercise difficult, you can keep your feet on the ground and focus on the twisting motion of your upper body.

How to increase difficulty: To increase the intensity of the exercise, you can hold a weight or medicine ball in your hands while performing the exercise.

Number of reps: Beginner: 2 sets of 10-12 reps per side Intermediate: 3 sets of 12-15 reps per side Advanced: 4 sets of 15-20 reps per side

Estimated time for exercise: 2-3 minutes

Body Group:

Abs (Core)

Muscle Group(s):

Abdominals, Hip

Muscles used:

Primary:

External oblique

Secondary:

Internal oblique

Tertiary:

N/A

Difficulty:

Beginner

Talk to your doctor.  Caution and common sense should be used...as these are my experiences, and my unique situations.  They may work for you or they may not.  You may have different results.  Please read our disclaimer.


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