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Within this list, I’m going to show you some oblique exercises with a resistance band. The rubber band is a valuable home exercise equipment to add additional resistance to your core training. It also helps to target your side abs from different angles.
If you use a more energetic band and do fewer reps that make your obliques stronger and more prominent. If you use a weaker band and do a higher number of reps, that helps a bit with burning fat around your waist and develops the endurance of the core muscles.
#1 Standing Abs Twist with Resistance Band
Steps:
- Fix the band and step away so that the loop is tense. (The further you go, the harder the exercise will be.)
- Grab the handle and hold it away from your body with straightened arms.
- By keeping your back upright, turn as further as you can without lifting or rotating your feet.
- Slowly with a controlled technique, get back to the starting position.
- Do as many reps as required, and switch to the other side.
#2 Side Bends
This exercise is an alternative to the dumbbell side bends but has the same effect.
- Step on the end of the band and tweak it to have enough resistance.
- By standing straight, bend to the opposite side as far as you can.
- Stop for a moment and squeeze your oblique.
- Slowly get back to the starting position.
- Do the same on the other side.
Note: You can also fix the end of the band somewhere instead of stepping on it.
#3 Heel Tap Crunch
- Fix the rubber band behind you.
- Lie on the floor, grab the handles, and sit up a little bit.
- With the power of your obliques, try to touch your heels on each side.
#4 Single Arm Shoulder Press
While this exercise is mainly for the delts, it also strengthens the obliques as they function as a stabilizer. They don’t let your torso to bend towards the side you lift.
#5 Overhead Side Bend
- Fix the band about shoulder height.
- Grab the handle with both of your hands and step away for the required resistance.
- Stretch your arms upwards and straighten your back.
- Bend to the opposite side. In the end, stop for a while and squeeze your oblique.
- Slowly get back to the starting position.
