(CNN) — If you want a resilient core, strengthening your six-pack is just the start. Your obliques — the muscles that run along the sides of your waist — may not get the same attention as your ...

Stand a few feet away from a high pulley machine and hold the D handle with your left hand. Place your right hand on your waist for support. In a smooth motion, crunch down towards the left. Hold the ...

Most people who want a firmer, flatter midsection typically focus on their abs, wasting their time doing endless crunches, says David Turnbull, owner of TurnFit Personal Training, in Vancouver. Hardly ...

Obliques are vital, often overlooked muscles crucial for spine stability, posture, and movement. They control twisting and side-to-side balance, protecting your back and enhancing athletic performance ...