Bent Over Twist demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly bend your knees
  • 2Extend your arms to shoulder-height, straight out from your sides
  • 3Twist your torso to the right so that your shoulders form a diagonal line
  • 4Twist back to the starting position and then repeat on the left side
  • 5Continue alternating between right and left twists per your fitness plan

Tips:

  • Make sure to twist from the waist, not the hips
  • Engage your core throughout the exercise
  • Make the movements controlled and deliberate
  • Take deep breaths throughout the exercise for proper oxygenation

Bent Over Twist Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs