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Spine twist

Beginner

Spine twist is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the abs, also working the obliques and lower back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

ObliquesLower back

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
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Time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
  2. 2Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
  3. 3Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
  4. 4Engage your abs and slowly twist your torso to the right, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the end of the twist, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat the twist to the left side, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.
  7. 7Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
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