Twist Turn Lift Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Hip Flexors, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 5.2
- Alternate Names
- Twist Lift, Waist Twister
How to: Twist Turn Lift
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Place your hands at your sides or on your hips.
- Twist your torso to the right, bringing your left shoulder forward.
- Return to the center and repeat on the left side.
- Continue alternating sides for the specified repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the lower back to arch excessively.
- Not fully twisting the torso.
- Rushing through the movement.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated if standing is difficult.
- Use a stability ball for added balance.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum; control the motion.
- Exhale during the twist to engage your core.
Twist Turn Lift Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
waist
obliques
balance
beginner