Obliquing: meaning, definitions and examples

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obliquing

 

[ əˈblɪk.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

exercise term

Obliquing refers to the act of training or working out the oblique muscles, which are located on the sides of the abdomen. This term is often used in fitness and exercise contexts, where individuals aim to strengthen their core muscles through various activities.

Synonyms

inclining, slanting, tilting.

Examples of usage

  • She incorporated obliquing exercises into her workout routine.
  • He's been focusing on obliquing to get a more toned waistline.
  • Obliquing can enhance overall core stability and posture.

Translations

Translations of the word "obliquing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obliquação

🇮🇳 अविकर्ण

🇩🇪 Schrägstellung

🇮🇩 kemiringan

🇺🇦 косий

🇵🇱 ukośny

🇯🇵 傾斜

🇫🇷 obliquité

🇪🇸 oblicuidad

🇹🇷 eğiklik

🇰🇷 비스듬함

🇸🇦 مائل

🇨🇿 šikmost

🇸🇰 šikmosť

🇨🇳 倾斜

🇸🇮 nagnjenost

🇮🇸 halla

🇰🇿 қисық

🇬🇪 ხრახნიანი

🇦🇿 meyl

🇲🇽 oblicuidad

Etymology

The term 'oblique' has its origins in the Latin word 'obliquus', which means 'slanting' or 'inclined'. This Latin term passed into Middle English in the 14th century as 'oblique', retaining its geometrical and anatomical meanings. The concept of 'obliquing', while not as frequently used in standard English, derives from the need to describe targeted physical exercises that specifically engage the oblique muscles. As fitness culture evolved, especially in the late 20th century, the terminology surrounding exercise became more specialized, leading to the creation of words like 'obliquing' to describe specific workouts geared towards defined muscle groups. This has increasingly become popular among fitness enthusiasts and personal trainers.