Kettlebell exercises can be one of the most effective means for training the obliques, as they make it very easy to train the resisting rotation and resisting lateral flexion movement patterns. Training these movement patterns allows for great improvements in both the obliques rotational strength and static strength. The list below contains movements from both these movement patterns that you can incorporate into your core work or full body resistance training sessions.
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