/
3
 sets
Duration required
12
 reps
Focus Area required
1
 m 
30
 s rest
Back

Ab Twist

Key Points:

  • Rotate the seat in the desired direction and hold the grips.
  • Twist across as far as comfortable.
  • Slowly retreat to the start position and repeat.

Common Mistakes:

  • Using the arms to pull the weight across.
  • Lower body moving too much.
  • Being uncontrolled on the way back.

Where you should 'feel it':

Primary Muscles:
Obliques
Secondary Muscles:
Muscle diagram with the following muscles highlighted Obliques,

Similar Exercises

Sit down and pivot the seat in the desired direction then place the inside of your forearms against the padding to hold the grips.

Start by tensing your core and twisting across as far as comfortable. Then at a controlled pace, return to the start position. Keep your lower body stil throughout the movement. Repeat for the desired repetitions then switch sides.

Avoid using the arms or excessive momentum to twist across.

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