Obliques are the core muscles on each side of our torso (body). They basically work to twist your body from side to side. The obliques work with the abs (Rectus abdominus) to stabilise and flex the pelvis upwards and side to side. Exercises like medicine ball twists and hanging ab raises are great for training the obliques. Strong obliques will also help enhance your athletic performance by increase the speed and power of any lower body movement.