Lever Kneeling Twist
Performing the twist on a lever abdominal twist machine from a kneeling position places the load on the abdominal muscles and makes it easier to control the hips.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Kneel on the lever twist machine and secure your hips and thighs under the pads so your hips cannot rotate.
- 02
Grip the machine's handles or place your chest or shoulders against the machine's pad, depending on the machine design. Brace your core and keep your spine neutral.
- 03
Rotate your upper body under control against the machine's resistance to the side, and squeeze your abs briefly at the end of the movement without letting your shoulders rise.
- 04
Slowly return to the center and repeat on the other side, or complete the set one side at a time.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftLever Kneeling Twist is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep the movement in your thoracic spine and avoid rotating your hips. Exhale at the end of the rotation and maintain core tension throughout the return.
Performing the twist on a lever abdominal twist machine from a kneeling position places the load on the abdominal muscles and makes it easier to control the hips.
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