Which exercise primarily strengthens and stretches the obliques while enhancing breathing?

The Seated Twist is the exercise that primarily focuses on strengthening and stretching the obliques while enhancing breathing. This exercise requires the participant to engage the core, especially the obliques, as they rotate the torso, which develops the strength and flexibility of these muscles. Additionally, the twisting motion encourages mindful breathing, promoting deeper inhalation and exhalation.

Incorporating breath with movement in the Seated Twist also helps to enhance oxygen flow, which is vital for muscle performance and relaxation during stretches. This dual focus on strengthening and stretching makes the Seated Twist an effective choice for targeting the obliques while also augmenting breath control and awareness.

While the other options may involve core engagement or promote flexibility, they do not specifically target the obliques in the same isolated manner as the Seated Twist, nor do they emphasize the connection between breath and movement as effectively.