
Instructions
Preparation
- Hook feet under padding and lie supine on incline bench with
hips bent. Hold plate behind neck or on chest with both hands.
Execution
- Flex and twist the waist to one direction while raising the
torso from bench by bending hips. Return until the back of the
shoulders contact the padded incline board. Repeat to the opposite
side alternating twists.
Comments
- Exercise can be performed without added weight until more
resistance is needed. Elevate incline to increase resistance.
See Arm
Position During Waist Exercises. Certain individuals may
need to keep their neck in a neutral position with a space between
their chin and sternum. If upper back does not come completely
down at end of movement, abdominal muscles may only be isometrically
involved in exercise. Pectineus, Adductor Longus, and Brevis
do not assist in hip flexion since hips are already initially
bent. Knee flexors may be involved as stabilizers if incline
is steep and no calf support is used. See Spot
Reduction Myth.
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Classification
Muscles
Target
Synergists
Stabilizers
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