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Bent knee lying twist

Beginner

Bent knee lying twist is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the glutes, also working the obliques and quads.

What it works

Primary muscle

Glutes

Also works

ObliquesQuads

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Extend your arms out to the sides, perpendicular to your body.
  3. 3Keeping your knees together, slowly lower them to one side, aiming to touch the ground with your knees.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then engage your core and slowly lift your knees back to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat the movement to the other side.
  6. 6Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Band lying hip internal rotationResistance band
  • Band seated hip internal rotationResistance band
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