Standing Ab Twist Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Standing Oblique Twist
How to: Standing Ab Twist
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
- Engage your core and slowly twist your torso to the right.
- Return to the center and then twist to the left.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to twist instead of controlled movement.
- Letting the knees shift side to side.
- Arching the back instead of keeping it neutral.
Modifications
- Perform the twist with a smaller range of motion.
- Add a chair for support if balance is a concern.
Tips
- Keep your hips stable and stationary while twisting your torso.
- Engage your core throughout the movement to protect your lower back.
- Breathe out as you twist to engage your obliques more effectively.
Standing Ab Twist Alternatives
Tags
waist
obliques
strength
core
bodyweight
twisting