At-home exercises to tone your obliques
What's the story
Obliques, or love handles as we call them, are difficult to get rid of.
Many simply refrain from wearing their favorite body-hugging clothes to hide these bulging curves.
You can do some quick and effective exercises anytime in the comfort of your home, even while watching television or lying on the bed to prevent them from bothering you.
Exercise 1
Heel tap
Lie on your back and bend your knees. Place your arms beside you.
Now inhale, lift your head using your core off the floor, and tap your left heel with your left arm.
Once done, return to the original position and then tap your right heel with your right arm.
This exercise can significantly flatten your love handles when done daily.
Exercise 2
Standing core stabilizer
Stand straight and bring your arms straight out in front of you. Interlock your fingers.
Now tighten your core and start twisting your upper body to the left and then to the right. Your arms and gaze should also follow the movement.
As you go to the left and right, observe a stretch at your obliques. If you can't, amp up the movement.
Exercise 3
Wide side crunch
Spread your legs wide, lowering your hips while maintaining a straight posture. Place your hands behind your head, allowing your arms to touch.
With your hands behind your head, bend your upper body to the left side, return to the center, and then bend to the right side.
You should feel a stretch in your obliques as you perform this exercise.
Exercise 4
Spidermans
Come in a high plank position with your arms extended and hands under your shoulders.
Now bring your left knee to the left elbow and as you do that, turn your upper body toward the left knee as though you are doing a side crunch.
Follow the same step for the right knee and right elbow.
Do left and right continuously for a minute.
Exercise 5
Tuck rotations
Start in a high plank position and squeeze in your glutes.
Bring your left knee to the left elbow. Try to touch the two or bring them as close to each other as possible.
Follow the same instructions for the right knee and right elbow.
Do both left and right one after the other for a minute at least.