Weighted Standing Twist Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Weighted Twist, Weighted Trunk Rotation
How to: Weighted Standing Twist
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a weight in both hands.
- Engage your core and twist your torso to the right, allowing your hips to pivot.
- Return to the center and then twist to the left.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Jerking the weight instead of controlling the movement.
- Not aligning the knees and feet during the twist.
- Overextending or underutilizing the range of motion.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight or no weight at all for beginners.
- Perform the exercise seated to reduce strain on the back.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Perform the twist slowly to avoid injury.
- Focus on a full range of motion, twisting from the waist.
Weighted Standing Twist Alternatives
Tags
core
waist
strength
obliques
rotation
weighted