This exercise involves starting in a front plank position and then twisting your body to one side while keeping your core engaged. You then return to the starting position and repeat the twist on the other side. This exercise targets the obliques and helps to improve core stability.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the core muscles, including the rectus abdominis, obliques, and lower back muscles
- Improves stability and balance
- Increases flexibility in the hips and spine
- Engages the shoulder muscles, improving upper body strength
- Helps to prevent lower back pain and injury
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and abilities
How to perform
- Start in a plank position with your forearms on the ground and your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core and glutes to maintain the plank position.
- Rotate your body to the right, lifting your right arm off the ground and reaching it towards the ceiling.
- Hold for a few seconds, then return to the starting plank position.
- Repeat on the left side, lifting your left arm off the ground and reaching it towards the ceiling.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions or time.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Obliques
Primary
Lower Back
Primary
Glutes
Primary