The 12 Best Oblique Exercises For a Stronger Core

This Pilates-inspired exercise is great for all the muscles in your core, but especially your obliques. Your head and shoulders should be lifted off the mat, but avoid straining your neck.

• Lie face-up on the floor with your legs extended straight up toward the ceiling. Extend your arms up toward the ceiling, palms pressed together.
• Lower your left leg to hover just off the floor. At the same time, curl your shoulder blades off the mat and rotate your upper body to reach your arms to the outside of your right thigh.
• Switch legs, reaching your arms to the opposite side, keeping your chest lifted. That's one rep.