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Spine Twist

💪 Pilates · Mat

Also known as: the spine twist

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Reps
/spine_twist 20
also valid: /spine-twist 20 · /spine twist 20
Sets × Reps
/spine_twist 3x10
also valid: /spine-twist 3x10 · /spine twist 3x10 · /log spine_twist 3x10

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Demonstration

Spine Twist demonstration animation
Demo: Spine Twist — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 AbsObliquesLower Back🛠 Body Weight
  1. Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
  2. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
  3. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
  4. Engage your abs and slowly twist your torso to the right, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.
  5. Pause for a moment at the end of the twist, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat the twist to the left side, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.
  7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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