Band Twist


Pro Tip

For added resistance, you can wrap the band around the power rack or pole more than once. The band can be wrapped around any stable object if a power rack or pole is not available.


How To

  1. Wrap a band around a power rack or pole slightly higher than shoulder-level.
  2. Stand upright, torso twisted, with your feet wide apart and pointed away from the band. Extend both arms in front of you and grab on end of the band with both hands.
  3. Exhale and rotate your legs and torso while keeping your arms extended, allowing them to slightly lower to shoulder level.
  4. Continue until you face completely forward.
  5. Inhale and rotate back to the starting position.
  6. After you complete all reps, switch sides and complete all reps with the other side.

Primary Muscle Groups

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Inner Thigh

Muscles spanning your inner thigh.

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.


Equipment

Handle Band

These bands are usually the easiest to grip. If none are available, you can use a loop band instead.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment