Bent knee Lying Twist

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie flat on your back with your legs bent at the knees and your feet flat on the floor.
  • 2Place your arms out to the side at shoulder height.
  • 3Lower your legs to one side until the hip nearly touches the ground, keeping the shoulder blades flat against the floor.
  • 4Engage your core and lift your legs back to the starting position.
  • 5Repeat the movement to the other side.

Tips:

  • Breathe in as you lower your legs and breathe out as you lift them back.
  • Keep the movement controlled, do not let momentum carry your legs down.
  • Try to keep your shoulder blades flat on the ground during the movement.
  • Engage your obliques and abdominals during the exercise for maximum effectiveness.

Bent knee Lying Twist Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs