Twisting Sit-Up

Body region

• Core

Muscles

Main

• Rectus Abdominis
• External Oblique
• Internal Oblique

Helps

• Iliopsoas
• Rectus Femoris

Holds

• Transversus Abdominis

Technique

1. Lie on your back with knees bent, feet flat or anchored, and hands lightly at your temples.
2. Curl up and rotate your torso so one elbow moves toward the opposite knee.
3. Pause at the top, then lower back with control.
4. Alternate sides each rep.

Cues

• Rotate from the ribs, elbows wide.
• Keep the movement smooth.

Common mistakes

• Pulling on the neck.
• Throwing the torso up with momentum.
• Twisting only the arms.

Alternatives

• Sit-Up
• Cross-Body Crunch