Oblique Hip Raises
Oblique hip raises are similar to standard hip raises. In this version of the exercise, you begin by lying on the mat in a regular crunch position. Keep your shoulders raised off the floor at all times. Raise your hips up but instead of bringing your legs straight into your chest, rotate them towards your right as far as possible.
You will feel the effort of this exercise in your lower abs and obliques. The more you rotate your legs to the side as you lift them up, the more your obliques will be worked. This exercise can be somewhat confusing when you try it for the first time. Perform the exercise slowly your first few attempts and really get the feel for the movement. You can decide whether you want to work each side of the obliques individually or at the same time by choosing to either complete all of your reps on one side at a time or by switching sides on each rep. Difficulty Rating: 2
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