Standing Weighted Twist
Strengthen your core with the Standing Weighted Twist! Improve your oblique muscles and rotational power.
The Standing Weighted Twist is a compound exercise that mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. You'll need: weight plates.
Required Equipment
Standing Weighted Twist Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Spinal Erectors (erector spinae); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Standing Weighted Twist Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Standing Weighted Twist
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
Hold a weight plate with both hands in front of your abdomen with your arms slightly bent.
Keeping your hips and legs stationary, exhale and rotate your torso to the right, engaging your core, especially your obliques.
Inhale as you return to the center position.
Then, exhale and rotate your torso to the left side.
Continue to alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Keep your movements controlled and avoid any jerky motions.
Ensure that your back is straight and your abdominals are engaged throughout the exercise to protect your spine.
Make sure to choose a weight that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form and control. Avoid using momentum to twist the torso; the movement should come from the core muscles.
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Standing Weighted Twist FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Weighted Twist work?
The Standing Weighted Twist mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Standing Weighted Twist?
Weight plates.
Is the Standing Weighted 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 Standing Weighted Twist variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Balance-Board Standing Twist, Barbell Lunge Twist, Barbell Seated Twist and Barbell Standing Twist.
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