Sit-Up Twist

Muscles worked: Abs & Core

Sit-Up Twist adds rotation to the top of a sit-up: you sit up fully, then twist your torso to one side before lowering back down.

Sit up smoothly first and only twist once you are upright, keeping your back straight rather than rounding. Alternate the twist side each rep, and lower yourself down with control instead of flopping back to the floor.

How to do it

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and sit up fully and smoothly.
2. Once upright, twist your torso to one side, keeping your back straight rather than rounding.
3. Return to centre, then lower yourself down with control instead of flopping back to the floor.
4. Alternate the twist side each rep.
5. Sit up first and only twist once you are upright.

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