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Exercises · QuadricepsUpdated

Swing Torso Twist

A great bodyweight exercise for developing rotational core power and elastic loading of the lower body.

All quad exercises
Muscle group
Equipment
Exercise type
Plyometrics
Technique
Basic technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Quadriceps

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, bend your knees slightly, and brace your core.

  2. 02

    Swing your arms forward and to the side in a relaxed motion, rotating your torso from the hips through the thoracic spine while keeping your hips under control.

  3. 03

    Explosively change direction and rotate your torso to the opposite side, letting your arms follow the movement without raising your shoulders.

  4. 04

    Keep your weight centered over your feet and decelerate the movement with core control before the next swing.

  5. 05

    Repeat the twisting swing rhythmically for the desired number of repetitions.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Swing Torso 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
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your knees aligned with your toes and avoid lifting your heels. Rotate through your thoracic spine and hips, and avoid forcing the movement from your lower back.

A great bodyweight exercise for developing rotational core power and elastic loading of the lower body.

More exercises: Quadriceps

§ 05 · Same muscles

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