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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

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and bend forward at the hips.
  2. Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
  3. Extend your arms in front of you or hold an imaginary weight.
  4. Rotate your torso to one side while keeping your hips stable.
  5. Return to the center and rotate to the opposite side.
  6. Perform the twists in a slow, controlled manner.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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