This exercise involves sitting on the floor with your legs bent and feet flat on the ground, holding a dumbbell with both hands and twisting your torso from side to side. It targets the oblique muscles and improves core strength and stability.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the obliques, which are important for core stability and rotational movements
- Improves balance and coordination
- Strengthens the lower back and hip muscles
- Can be done with a variety of weights and equipment, making it accessible for all fitness levels
- Engages multiple muscle groups at once, leading to a more efficient workout
How to perform
- Start by sitting on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Hold a dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms straight out in front of you.
- Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
- Twist your torso to the right, bringing the dumbbell towards your right hip.
- Pause briefly, then twist your torso to the left, bringing the dumbbell towards your left hip.
- Repeat this twisting motion for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Obliques
Primary
Lower Back
Primary