Obliques
Obliques are one of the most neglected muscle groups. Yet balanced strength development is important for performance on other strength-training exercises. Plus, strong obliques create a stronger core, leading to better posture and a lower risk of injury. Here’s why you shouldn’t neglect them.
Who doesn’t want firm, defined abdominals? You probably do a variety of abdominal exercises, including those that target the obliques. However, some experts believe that training your obliques improperly can increase the size of your waist. Is there truth to this?
You likely already know that core training is important, not only for core strength but for core stiffness as well. A study shows that not all core exercises are equally effective. Find out why.
Most people do high-volume ab work by doing high rep crunches, leg lifts, and other mat exercises – but is this the best approach – or could your ab workouts benefits from more resistance? Find out why a combination of the two may be the ideal approach.
Who doesn’t want firm abdominals? Of course, it takes work and good nutrition to get them. Some people work so hard to get them that they train their abs every day. Is this a good idea?
Are you taking a balanced approach to resistance training? If you enjoy working certain muscle groups there’s a tendency to focus on those and neglect others. That can lead to muscle imbalances and injury. Here are four muscle groups many people ignore and why you should give them more focus.
