MIDSECTION WORKOUT

Drills for Peak Abs & Obliques

You likely already know that the most important area of your body to keep fit is your midsection. That’s where a man’s fat accumulates, so paying attention to abdominals and obliques is crucial when exercising. So it’s a blessing that you don’t need to go to a gym or own any equipment to give your core a working over any time, any place.

Here we offer seven maneuvers to perform in addition to the sit-ups and crunches that should, of course, be first and foremost when targeting abs & obliques. Perform two sets of sit-ups, then mix these moves in next, then finish with two more sets of sit-ups and crunches.

 

 

STRAIGHT-LEG RAISES

Hoist yourself up on a wall or other suitable object, supporting yourself with hands palms forward, and with legs together. Proceed to raise legs up until parallel to the ground. Pause, then return to starting
position. Perform 15 repetitions.

KNEE RAISES

Hoist yourself up on a wall or other suitable object, supporting yourself with hands palms forward, and with legs together. Proceed to raise knees up until thighs are parallel to the ground. Pause, then return to starting position. Perform 15 repetitions.

SIDE HIP RAISES

Lie on your left side, leg over leg, the upper body supported on the left forearm. Proceed to raise hips until the upper and lower bodies align. Pause, then return to starting position. Perform 15 repetitions, then turn on your right side for another set.

FRONT HIP RAISES

Sit on the ground with legs straight out together and hands palms down at sides. Proceed to raise hips off the ground until the upper and lower bodies align. Pause, then return to starting position. Perform 15 repetitions.

KNEE PULL-INS

Sit on the ground with legs out together and the upper body supported on forearms. Proceed to pull the knees in toward the chest. Pause, then return to starting position. Perform 15 repetitions.

SIDE LEG RAISES

Lie on your left side, leg over leg, the upper and lower bodies
supported on the left forearm. Proceed to raise the right leg.
Pause, then return to starting position. Perform 15 repetitions,
then turn on your right side for another set.