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Obliques (Side abs)

Obliques: where it is, what it does, and the 1 exercise on this site that train it.

Obliques highlighted, with muscles it works alongside in a lighter tint.

Exercises

Flat Chest Press

Push-Up
BodyweightBeginnerPrimary Pectoralis majorStabiliser

Where it is and what it does

TODO(content)Origin, insertion, parts and joint actions wait for a reviewed muscle research doc (docs/research/muscles/obliques.md) citing a verified anatomy source. The OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology entry (S025) is still marked “To verify”.

Nerve supply

TODO(content)Innervation to be added from the verified anatomy source.

Common problems

TODO(content)Brief, non-diagnostic notes on common problems wait for the muscle research doc. If you have pain in this area, see a doctor or physiotherapist.

Works alongside

Rectus abdominis (abs)