Exercise library · Obliques
Bent Over Twist
The Bent Over Twist is a bodyweight exercise that targets the obliques, with the core assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Obliques
- Also works
- Core
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Body part
- Waist
Step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and bend forward at the hips.
- Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
- Extend your arms in front of you or hold an imaginary weight.
- Rotate your torso to one side while keeping your hips stable.
- Return to the center and rotate to the opposite side.
- Perform the twists in a slow, controlled manner.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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