About this exercise
A standing core exercise that targets the oblique muscles by rotating the torso from side to side. It develops rotational strength and improves spinal mobility without any equipment.
Standing Obliques Rotation
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Standing Obliques Rotation.
EasyObliques
How to Perform
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent
- Place your hands on your hips or extend your arms out in front at chest height
- Brace your core and keep your hips facing forward throughout
- Rotate your upper body to the right as far as comfortable, engaging the obliques
- Return to center in a controlled manner
- Rotate to the left side with the same controlled movement
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions
Muscle Activation
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
AbsCore
About the Standing Obliques Rotation
The Standing Obliques Rotation is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
