1. Position yourself on a 45-degree hyperextension bench with your feet secured and your body sideways to the length of the bench.
2. Start with your upper body leaning down to one side, making sure your spine remains in a neutral position.
3. Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
4. Brace your core and keep your head in line with your spine as you laterally flex your torso upwards.
5. Lift your body to a straight position, or slightly higher to engage the obliques further.
6. Slowly lower back down to the starting position without letting your shoulders fall below the horizontal line of the bench.
7. Perform the desired number of repetitions.
8. Turn around to position your body on the opposite side and repeat the exercise to target the obliques on the other side.
9. Complete the sets as per your workout routine.
Remember to breathe regularly throughout the exercise and perform the movement in a controlled manner, without using momentum. It's important to keep your movements steady and deliberate to maximize the engagement of your oblique muscles.
---
