spine twist
spine twist — highlighted muscle: abs

Muscles worked

abs, obliques, lower back

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spine twist

Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
obliques

Secondary muscles

obliqueslower back

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.

  2. 2

    Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.

  3. 3

    Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.

  4. 4

    Engage your abs and slowly twist your torso to the right, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the end of the twist, then slowly return to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat the twist to the left side, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.

  7. 7

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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