A seated core rotation exercise targeting the obliques and abdominal muscles, used to improve rotational power and core stability.
Body Weight
2/5 • Beginner
Obliques, Abs
Hip Flexors
8
No
No
No
Small
Low
External Obliques, Internal Obliques
Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis
Iliopsoas
10-20 reps
30-90 seconds • Keep rest periods short for conditioning effect.
Sit on the floor with knees bent and feet flat or slightly elevated. Lean back slightly, maintaining a straight spine, and hold your hands clasped or hold a single weight in front of your chest.
Inhale during the transition through the center; exhale sharply as you rotate the torso to each side.
2-0-1
Rotate the torso fully until the hands or weight lightly touch the floor on either side, keeping hip movement minimal.
Not applicable. This is a core exercise; use a lighter weight or regress the movement if stability is lost.
Seated Oblique Twist, Trunk Twist, Weighted Russian Twist
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