A seated core exercise where you twist your torso to each side.
- +Targets obliques and core
- +No equipment required
- +Good for rotational athletes
- –Risk of lower back strain if done incorrectly
- –Can be tough on the spine
This exercise targets:
Core
Obliques
Abs
Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.
How to perform
- Sit on the floor, knees bent, heels on the ground (lift feet for harder)
- Hold a dumbbell with both hands at your chest
- Lean back slightly; chest up, long spine, brace your core
- Rotate your torso to one side; move shoulders, not just the arms
- Tap or reach the dumbbell beside your hip, then rotate to the other side
- Keep hips and legs still; control the motion
- Exhale on each twist, inhale through the center
- If your lower back hurts, sit taller, lean less, or use no weight