If you want firmer use high reps im saying in the 20-30 range your obliques can handle those kind of weights use a light-moderate weight but for oblique exercises you cant afford to lose your form or you end up working a completely different body part like guys doing woodchoppers end up using their shoulders ill chuck a routine here for you, you dont have to use it but this is what i do.
Dumbbell side raises 3x20 each side
Woodchoppers 3x20 each side
Oblique sit ups 3x30 (15 each side) i like to alternate mine left, right,left,right)
Hope that helps |