TRX Up Twist
Twist your way to a stronger core! The TRX Up Twist targets your obliques for a leaner midsection.
The TRX Up Twist is a compound exercise that mainly works the core, with help from the back. You'll need: suspension trainer.
Required Equipment

TRX Up Twist Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
TRX Up Twist Variations and Alternatives
How to do the TRX Up Twist
Attach the suspension trainer to an overhead anchor point and adjust it to high length.
Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet hip-width apart.
Grasp the suspension trainer handles with both hands and extend your arms overhead. Ensure there is tension in the straps.
Lean forward, hinging at the hips and keeping your arms and back straight, as shown in the first image.
As you lean forward to a comfortable stretch, rotate your torso to one side, pulling the opposite side handle down and allowing your body to twist naturally.
Hold for a moment at the twist and then return to the starting position.
Repeat the movement, alternating sides for each rep.
Make sure to maintain a tight core throughout the exercise to protect your lower back and to ensure the twisting motion originates from your core muscles.
Note that this exercise may not have an official name or recognition; it is named here based on the images provided. Always perform new exercises with caution to avoid injury. If unsure about the correct form, consult a fitness professional.
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TRX Up Twist FAQs
What muscles does the TRX Up Twist work?
The TRX Up Twist mainly works the core, with help from the back. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the TRX Up Twist?
Suspension trainer.
Is the TRX Up Twist a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some TRX Up Twist variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Suspended Abdominal Fallout, TRX Bicycle-Crunch, TRX Internal Rotation and TRX Oblique Roll-Out.
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