Oblique Lying Knee Raises - External Oblique Exercise for Muscle Tone - Six Pack Abs
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| Technique | User Level | Intensity | Primary Muscle | Secondary Muscle | Exercise Goal | Benefits |
| Alternating | Beginner + | Easy | Lower Abdominals | External Oblique | Tone | None |
| Focused | Beginner + | Easy | Lower Abdominals | External Oblique | Tone | None |
| Equipment Needed | None!!! |
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| Stretching Exercise Guide | Please read our abs stretching guide before starting |
| Muscle Group Guide | Also see information about the oblique muscles |
Oblique Lying Knee Raises Alternating Technique |
Oblique Lying Knee Raises Focused Technique |
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Alternating Technique - Start by sitting down on the floor in an area that will provide enough room to perform the exercise. Lay back onto the floor and place your arms flat in a diagonal position for extra stability. Extend your legs out straight in front of you and raise the balls of your feet off the floor start the exercise. You will be using both sides of your oblique muscles alternating between the two. Exhale as you raise your knees up towards your chest rotating your hips in one direction until you feel your oblique muscles stretch. Hold this position for a count of 1 whilst maintaining your balance. Inhale as you lower your knees back down into a straight position again rotating your hips back straight not allowing the balls of your feet to touch the floor before starting the next rep. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before starting the next rep in the opposite direction. |
Focused Technique - As before start by sitting down on the floor in an area that will provide enough room to perform the exercise. Again lay back onto the floor and place your arms flat on the floor in a diagonal position for extra support. Extend your legs out straight in front of you and start the exercise by raising the balls of your feet off the floor. Exhale as you raise your knees towards your chest rotating your hips in one direction until you feel your oblique muscles stretch. Hold this position for a count of whilst maintaining your balance. Inhale as you lower your legs and knees back to a straight position in a slow, controlled manner not allowing the balls of your feet to touch the floor. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before starting the next rep in the same direction for the desired number of reps. Repeat this technique in the other direction. |
Oblique Lying Knee Raises Alternating Technique Video |
Oblique Lying Knee Raises Focused Technique Video |
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