Band Seated Twist
The Band Seated Twist mainly works the core. You'll need: exercise bench and resistance bands.
Required Equipment
Band Seated Twist Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
How to do the Band Seated Twist
Sit sideways on a flat exercise bench with a resistance band securely anchored beside you at chest height.
Hold both handles or the end of the band with both hands directly in front of your chest, keeping your arms slightly bent.
Engage your core and exhale as you slowly rotate your torso away from the anchor point, keeping your hips stable.
Hold the contraction briefly at the end of the twist while keeping your arms extended away from your chest.
Inhale as you slowly and with control return your torso back to the starting position facing the anchor point.
Band Seated Twist FAQs
What muscles does the Band Seated Twist work?
The Band Seated Twist mainly works the core. The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Band Seated Twist?
Exercise bench and resistance bands.
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