3. Oblique V-Up:
Oblique V Up is an effective exercise for targeting the oblique muscles. It also engages the rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis muscles as well as the hips and lower back. Oblique V Up will develop stability, mobility and flexibility in the hip and trunk. This is especially important in physical activities that require you to maintain a rigid torso position such as sprinting.
How to Do:
- Lie on your side with your legs extended and your left arm resting in front of you.
- Prop up your upper body with your right forearm against the floor.
- Raise your legs about 4-6 inches off the ground.
- But don’t raise your upper body to meet this movement.
- Focus on your obliques as you raise your legs. Hold for 15-30 seconds.
- Switch sides and repeat for 4 reps total.
4. Heel Touches:
How to Do:
- Lie on your back with your feet flat on the ground and your arms by your sides.
- Crunch up by raising your chest towards the ceiling.
- From here, reach for your right heel with your right hand.
- Then reach for your left for your left heel with your left hand.
- Continue alternating for a total of 15 reps per side.
5. Plank Knee Drive:
How to Do:
- In either the low (elbows touching the ground) or high plank.
- Bring your right knee out and try to touch your right elbow.
- Gagnon suggests doing 10 to 15 reps per leg to start and always remember.
- To bring your body back into the original plank position before the “drive.”
