It makes your core stronger and steadier.

This exercise is active and helps shape your waist.

It uses many muscles, improving your sports performance.

Doing this exercise can help you get a slimmer middle and more energy.

It's good for both beginners and experienced exercisers.

It's a very useful exercise to include in your workouts.

Strengthens Your Core: It's great for your whole midsection. A strong core helps you keep your balance and move better.

Improves Athletic Ability: A stronger core means you'll move more efficiently in sports and other activities. You'll be faster and more coordinated.

Boosts Flexibility: Doing this exercise regularly will make your waist more flexible. This means you'll have a better range of motion in your body.

Helps You Lose Weight: It burns calories, which can help you manage your weight and reach your fitness goals.

This is your starting position. Make sure you're lying comfortably on your side, with your body in a straight line from head to feet.

Hold a dumbbell in the hand that's on top. Keep your arm straight up, above your shoulder.

Keep the dumbbell close to your body for balance and control. Don't let it swing away from you.

Tighten your stomach muscles (your core). This helps you control the movement and protects your back.

Lift your legs and upper body at the same time. Try to bring your legs and your upper body up to meet, making a 'V' shape with your body.

Bring the dumbbell towards your legs as you lift. This helps keep the movement balanced and controlled.

Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, with your body in the 'V' shape.

Slowly lower your legs and upper body back down to the starting position. Control the movement all the way down to avoid injury.

Repeat this movement the number of times you planned. Then, turn over and do the same on the other side.

Remember to go slowly and focus on doing the exercise correctly. This is more important than doing many repetitions quickly. Slow and steady wins the race!

If you feel any pain, stop immediately and talk to a doctor or physical therapist.

Bodyweight Lying Oblique V-Ups: Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to focus on proper technique. This version uses only your body weight, so it's easier to control your movements and build a strong foundation. You'll still feel the burn in your obliques and core, getting stronger without extra weight.

Dumbbell Alternate V-Ups: This adds a challenge! You'll lift one dumbbell at a time, alternating sides. This works your obliques while also improving your balance and coordination. The added weight helps build more muscle in your abs.

Both exercises are great for getting a flatter stomach and improving your overall fitness. They help you move better and feel stronger in everyday life.

Try both variations to find what you like best and what fits into your workout routine. Remember to listen to your body and stop if you feel pain.

• Dumbbell Alternate V-Ups: This exercise is like a V-up, but you lift one arm and the opposite leg at the same time. It's great for building coordination and balance, and it works your abs and hip muscles too. It's a more challenging exercise that requires more control.

• Dumbbell Seated Side Bend: Sit down and hold a dumbbell. Then, bend to one side, feeling the stretch and squeeze in your obliques. This exercise helps improve your posture and flexibility while strengthening your core muscles. It's a good choice if you want a more controlled movement.

• Lying Oblique Crunches: Lie on your side and lift your upper body towards your hip. This focuses directly on your oblique muscles and helps build a strong core. It's a good way to isolate your obliques and work them effectively.

These exercises all work your obliques in different ways. Try them out to find what you like best and keep your workouts interesting!

Keep your back straight: Imagine a straight line from your head to your toes. Don't let your back arch or curve. This protects your spine and makes the exercise safer and more effective.

Tighten your tummy muscles: Before you start, pull your belly button towards your spine. Keep your core muscles engaged throughout the whole exercise. This is key to working your obliques properly.

Choose the right weight: Start with a light dumbbell. It's better to use a weight you can control and do the exercise correctly than to use a heavy weight and hurt yourself or do it wrong.

Get a smaller waist: This exercise can help you get a more defined waistline. It targets the muscles on the sides of your abdomen, helping to shape your midsection.

Start with the right form: It's really important to do the exercise correctly. Focus on slow, controlled movements to avoid injury and get the best results. Watch videos to see how it's done properly.

Choose the right weight: Don't lift too much weight at first. Start with lighter dumbbells and gradually increase the weight as you get stronger. It's better to do it correctly with lighter weights than incorrectly with heavier ones.

Listen to your body: If you feel any pain, stop immediately. Rest and try again later with less weight or fewer repetitions. Your body will tell you when it needs a break.

Be patient and consistent: You won't see results overnight. Do this exercise regularly as part of your workout routine to see improvements in your core strength and waist definition. Consistency is key!