Sitting Alternate Abduction Twist on a Chair Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Hip Flexors
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Hip Flexors
- Secondary Muscles
- Tensor Fasciae Latae, Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 3.5
- Alternate Names
- Seated Abdominal Twist on Chair
How to: Sitting Alternate Abduction Twist on a Chair
- Sit upright on a chair with your feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head or crossed over your chest.
- Twist your upper body to one side, keeping your lower body stable.
- Return to the center and repeat on the other side.
- Perform this for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Hunching the back while twisting.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Allowing knees to lift off the ground during the twist.
Modifications
- Perform the twist slower if you have limited mobility.
- Reduce the range of motion if experiencing discomfort.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back while twisting.
- Engage your core to stabilize your movement.
- Ensure your feet remain flat on the floor during the exercise.
Sitting Alternate Abduction Twist on a Chair Alternatives
Tags
hip
core
strength
sit
abduction
twisting