Torso Twist in Sit-up Position

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Torso Twist in Sit-up Position

Exercise Type: non-impact

Duration:5 minutes

Reps:100 reps

Fitness Level: Moderate

Posted By:Greg Stallkamp

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Exercise Description

This is an exercise completed in the sit up position where your feet should be secured on the ground either by an apparatus or another person. Your knees should be in the air and your butt should be on the ground. As you hold your torso in the air at a 45 degree angle hold a weight (I use ten pounds) in both arms and rotate from side to side.

Muscle Groups: Abs

Step Number 1

Sit on the ground with your legs secured by a weight, apparatus, or another individual. Your knees should be in the air and your butt should be on the ground.

Step Number 2

Get into sit-up position so that your torso is raised off the ground in a roughly 45 degree angle. You should not be sitting upright, but your torso should not be flat on the ground either.

Step Number 3

Grab a weight with both hands. Start by holding the weight in front of you. Then gently rotate the weight to each side of your body. Make sure you are reaching with the weight to each side. You should be twisting your entire torso in order to move the weight to the side. Start by moving the weight to the right, then gently move the weight to the left side of your body. Briefly pause as you reach to the right, then the left. Do not stop or hesitate as you cross to the middle of your body, it should be one fluid movement across your body from right to left.

Step Number 4

Complete 50 reps, which is 25 on each side.

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Greg Says...

I'm using this exercise to help train to beat Rusty The Nail in our boxing match. I hoping it will strengthen my obliques, so I can handle some punches to the side.

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