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Band seated twist

Beginner

Band seated twist is a isolation resistance band exercise for the abs, also working the obliques.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Obliques

Equipment
Resistance band
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you and your back straight.
  2. 2Wrap the band around your waist and hold the ends with both hands.
  3. 3Engage your abs and slowly twist your torso to one side, keeping your back straight and your feet on the ground.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the end of the twist, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat the twist to the other side.
  6. 6Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Russian twistBodyweight
  • Cable seated twistCable
  • Cable twistCable
  • Crab twist toe touchBodyweight
  • Barbell standing twistBarbell
  • Assisted motion russian twistOther

Easier variations

  • Assisted motion russian twistOther

Harder variations

  • Weighted seated twist (on stability ball)Weight plate
  • Barbell seated twistBarbell
  • Cable seated twistCable
  • Cable twistCable
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