Sitting Alternate Abduction Twist on a Chair (female)

Sitting Alternate Abduction Twist on a Chair demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the edge of a chair, legs together and feet flat on the floor.
  • 2Shift your weight to one side, leaning slightly in that direction and lifting the opposite buttock.
  • 3Cross your arms over your chest, twist your upper body to the side where the weight is shifted.
  • 4Return to the center and shift your weight to the other side, continuing to alternate for the prescribed set of reps.
  • 5Maintain good posture throughout.

Tips:

  • Focus on engaging your core muscles throughout the exercise.
  • Breathe out when rotating and breathe in when returning to the center.
  • Keep your movements controlled to maximize the exercise's effectiveness.
  • Make sure your chair is stable before starting the exercise.

Sitting Alternate Abduction Twist on a Chair Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs