Exercise technique

spine twist

The spine twist is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, obliques, and lower back. It involves sitting on the ground, engaging the core, and twisting the torso side to side, which helps improve core strength and mobility.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
  2. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
  3. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
  4. Engage your abs and slowly twist your torso to the right, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.
  5. Pause for a moment at the end of the twist, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat the twist to the left side, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.
  7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Obliques, Lower back.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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