How Do Obliques Work?
Together, the Obliques Perform a Variety of Different Functions Including Flexing/Bending the Torso Forward and Sideways, Rotating the Torso to Both the Right...
Together, the obliques perform a variety of different functions including flexing/bending the torso forward and sideways, rotating the torso to both the right and left, and helping to provide stability to the hips and lower back.
How do obliques work together?
The obliques work together to help you to bend side-to-side, rotate your torso from left to right, and assist with spinal flexion (the movement you'd typically associate with movements like crunches and situps that target those six-pack muscles).
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How do the oblique muscles work?
Function. The external oblique functions to pull the chest downwards and compress the abdominal cavity, which increases the intra-abdominal pressure as in a valsalva maneuver. It also performs ipsilateral (same side) side-bending and contralateral (opposite side) rotation.
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