Bent knee Lying Twist (On Stability Ball) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Stability Ball Twist
How to: Bent knee Lying Twist (On Stability Ball)
- Sit on a stability ball and walk your feet forward until your back is resting on the ball.
- Bend your knees at a 90-degree angle and keep your feet flat on the ground.
- With your hands behind your head, twist your torso to the right, engaging your obliques.
- Return to the center before twisting to the left.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of muscle control.
- Not engaging the core properly.
- Allowing the back to arch excessively.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise without the stability ball if necessary.
- Limit the range of motion if flexibility is an issue.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid jerky or fast movements to prevent strain.
- Breathe out as you twist and contract your obliques.
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Tags
core
stability ball
strength
obliques
abdominal workout
intermediate