Band Trunk Twist

Body region

• Core

Muscles

Main

• External Oblique
• Internal Oblique

Helps

• Rectus Abdominis

Holds

• Erector Spinae
• Multifidus
• Transversus Abdominis

Equipment

• Resistance Band

Technique

1. Anchor a band at chest height beside you, stand sideways with feet hip-width apart and hold it with both hands at your sternum.
2. Step out until the band has tension, with arms bent slightly.
3. Rotate your torso away from the anchor, keeping hips facing forward.
4. Return slowly to the start and switch sides after your set.

Cues

• Turn from the ribs; keep the hips still.
• Keep the arms as a fixed unit with the chest.

Common mistakes

• Using the arms to pull instead of the trunk.
• Letting the hips swivel.
• Letting the band yank you back.

Alternatives

• Standing Cable Rotation
• Cable Pallof Press