Lying bent knee oblique twist

Exercise overview

Primary muscle group: Core

Exercise type: Bodyweight

Exercise goal: Strength

Key metric: Repetitions

Average reps per set*: 34

Description: Lie supine (on your back), with your hips and knees flexed at 90-degree angles as if you are sitting on a chair. Position your arms out to the sides for stability. Slowly lower your legs to one side until you feel a mild stretch in your lower back while keeping your shoulders in contact with the floor. Raise your legs back to the starting position and lower them to the opposite side. Repeat the motion of lowering and raising your legs. Exhale as you raise your legs and inhale as you lower them. Focus on maintaining a slow, controlled movement throughout the exercise.

Exercise ID: 00209

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Exercise tips and tricks

Maintain Proper Form: Ensure your shoulders remain flat on the floor throughout the exercise. This helps isolate your obliques effectively.
Engage Your Core: Keep your core engaged to maximize the benefits and protect your lower back from strain.
Controlled Movement: Move slowly and with control through each repetition. This increases muscle activation and reduces the risk of injury.
Breathing Technique: Exhale as you twist your knees to the side, and inhale as you bring them back to the center. Proper breathing can enhance oxygen flow to your muscles.
Range of Motion: Only lower your knees as far as you can without your shoulders lifting off the floor. This helps maintain tension on your obliques and protects your back.
Progression and Variation: As you get stronger, you can straighten your legs slightly to increase the exercise intensity or add ankle weights for added resistance.
Consistency is Key: Incorporate this exercise regularly into your routine to build and strengthen your oblique muscles over time.
Warm-Up First: Always ensure you are properly warmed up before starting this exercise to reduce the risk of muscle strain.

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