When we think about being fit, the very first thing that comes to mind is a body with sculpted abs. But having abs is not the only thing that can make you fit. You need a proper core workout that will help tone your body overall. One of the most important areas in your body which can help promote core fitness is the oblique area which runs from your ribs to your hipbones along the sides of your waist. So, here are a few oblique exercises you should try at home. And the best part is that they hardly take ten minutes to do.

For this exercise, you need to lie down on your back. Then, engaging your abs, raise your left leg while simultaneously raising your right arm and try to touch your arm with your toes. Repeat this exercise on the other side and do continuous sets with 15-second breaks in between.

This exercise also requires you to lie down on your back. Then, fold your right elbow and fold your left knee. Try to touch the two with each other while straightening your right knee in the process. Hold this position for 30 seconds before changing to the other side.

This is sort of an easier version of the bicycle crunch pulse. Face downwards with your hands and knees on the floor. Slowly raise your left leg upwards while trying to make your foot face the ceiling. Stretch out your left hand and hold this position for 30 seconds before repeating on the other side.

Once again, start facing downwards with your palms and knees on the floor. Now, stretch your right-hand outwards while you stretch your left leg outwards too. Then fold your hand and your knee and try to touch your right elbow with your left knee by bringing them inwards. Do this for 30 seconds and then repeat on the other side.