spine twist
The spine twist is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, obliques, and lower back. It involves sitting on the ground, engaging the core, and twisting the torso side to side, which helps improve core strength and mobility.
Difficulty
Equipment: Bodyweight
Duration: 45seconds
Calories: ~3/per minute
FLEXIBILITY
Target Muscle
absCORE
Secondary Muscles
obliqueslower back
Instructions
- Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
- Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
- Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
- Engage your abs and slowly twist your torso to the right, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.
- Pause for a moment at the end of the twist, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat the twist to the left side, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
