Twist Hip Lift Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.8
- Alternate Names
- Hip Lift with Twist
How to: Twist Hip Lift
- Begin lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Engage your core and lift your hips towards the ceiling.
- As you lift your hips, twist your torso towards one side, bringing your shoulder off the ground.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- Continue alternating sides for the designated number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core properly.
- Letting the knees drift inward.
- Lifting the hips too high, causing lower back strain.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise on a stable surface.
- Use a yoga block for additional support under your foot.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Keep your knees aligned with your toes during the lift.
- Breathe out as you lift your hips towards the ceiling.
Twist Hip Lift Alternatives
Tags
hips
strength
glutes
obliques
bodyweight
intermediate