Seated Twist (Straight Arm) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Straight Arm Seated Twist
How to: Seated Twist (Straight Arm)
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- Lean back slightly and lift your arms parallel to the ground.
- Twist your torso to the right, keeping your arms extended.
- Return to the center and repeat on the left side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Over-rotating which can strain the back.
- Not engaging the core, leading to less effective movement.
- Rounding the shoulders instead of keeping them back.
Modifications
- Perform the twist in a seated position with support if necessary.
- Use a stability ball for added balance.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
- Twist slowly and avoid jerky movements.
Seated Twist (Straight Arm) Alternatives
Tags
core
twist
strength
abs
intermediate
stability