Medicine-Ball Split-Stance Torso Twist
The Medicine-Ball Split-Stance Torso Twist is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads, glutes & hips and core. You'll need: exercise bench and medicine ball.
Required Equipment
Medicine-Ball Split-Stance Torso Twist Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus); Obliques
How to do the Medicine-Ball Split-Stance Torso Twist
Stand a couple of feet in front of an exercise bench, holding a medicine ball with both hands at chest level, and place the top of your right foot on the bench behind you.
Engage your core and lower your hips straight down into a split squat until your back knee is just above the floor.
At the bottom of the squat, rotate your torso toward your front leg while keeping your arms extended and holding the medicine ball stable.
Twist your torso back to the center position facing forward.
Push through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting standing position while maintaining your balance.
Medicine-Ball Split-Stance Torso Twist FAQs
What muscles does the Medicine-Ball Split-Stance Torso Twist work?
The Medicine-Ball Split-Stance Torso Twist mainly works the quads, glutes & hips and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris, gluteus maximus and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Medicine-Ball Split-Stance Torso Twist?
Exercise bench and medicine ball.
Is the Medicine-Ball Split-Stance Torso Twist a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Medicine-Ball Split-Stance Torso Twist go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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