<\/p>\n Kat Boley’s<\/a> workout is suitable for people of all fitness levels, but you might want to reduce the number of reps you do or take longer rest periods if you\u2019re a beginner. In particular, the exercises that focus on your obliques can be difficult if you\u2019re not used to them.<\/p>\n You may like<\/p>\n What is the workout? <\/p>\n You can see each move in the workout demonstrated on Boley\u2019s Instagram<\/a> post, along with the info on sets and reps. You do 10 reps of each move in the workout \u2014 that\u2019s 10 in total if it\u2019s an exercise where you work each side of the body in turn, like the side plank<\/a> crunch \u2014 and take 5-10 seconds of rest between each.<\/p>\n After you complete a full circuit of five exercises, take a break of up to a minute, then go into your next circuit. Aim to complete three circuits in 12 minutes \u2014 you can always add more on if you\u2019re still feeling fresh after three rounds.<\/p>\n The five moves in the workout are below; make sure to watch Boley\u2019s demonstrations of each before you start so you know what you\u2019re doing and can move on to the next exercise quickly during the workout. The aim is to keep your abs and obliques working as much as possible during the 12 minutes, maximizing their time under tension<\/a> to increase the strength-building benefits of the session.<\/p>\n What are the benefits? <\/p>\n The workout contains several classic core exercises like the dead bug and Russian twists, along with variations on moves like the sit-up and plank<\/a>. There is more of a focus on the oblique muscles in the workout than you get with many ab workouts, with twisting exercises and other moves designed to target the sides of your core.<\/p>\n The oblique muscles are responsible for controlling the movements of the torso. You’ll use your obliques every time you swing a golf<\/a> club, or bend sideways to pick something up. Weak oblique muscles put you at risk of injury, as they protect your lower back during these movements.<\/p>\n As well as your obliques, you’ll also work the central abs during this workout, with moves to target the upper and lower abs, and the session will also help to increase the strength of your lower back and improve your posture.<\/p>\n If you use the session regularly and start to find it easier, then you can increase the reps or circuits you do to keep progressing, or try this 20-minute ab workout<\/a> for a more challenging abs and obliques routine.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/a><\/p>\n Follow Tom’s Guide on Google News<\/a> and add us as a preferred source<\/a> to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. <\/p>\n More from Tom’s Guide Back to Yoga Mats<\/p>\n SORT BYPrice (low to high)Price (high to low)Product Name (A to Z)Product Name (Z to A)Retailer name (A to Z)Retailer name (Z to A) Show more<\/p>\n![\"Google](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/r3t8zZ5ve4GewFTeoCM3R6.jpg\")
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