Sit-Up Twist

Calisthenics / Beginner

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How to do Sit-Up Twist:

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sit-up twist is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the abs ...more

sit-up twist is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the abs.

The only sit-up twist equipment that you really need is the following: exercise mat. There are however many different sit-up twist variations that you can try out that may require different types of sit-up twist equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper sit-up twist form is easy with the step by step sit-up twist instructions, sit-up twist tips, and the instructional sit-up twist technique video on this page. sit-up twist is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the sit-up twist video, learn how to do the sit-up twist, and then be sure and browse through the sit-up twist workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Contract stomach throughout movement to increase isolation of targeted abdominal muscles.
  2. Place feet under immovable object or have someone hold feet down.
  3. Keep neck in line with spine while bending torso forward. Do not pull neck forward with hands to make it easier to touch elbow to knee.

Variations

  1. Raise feet in air with feet crossed while performing exercise.
  2. Put one foot on opposite knee (making a triangle opening between your legs). complete exercise by twisting torso towards knee with foot on leg.
  3. Lay with legs flat on ground and perform same movement(imagine touching elbow to imaginary knee).

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  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

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Equipment Needed

  • Exercise Mat

Tips

  1. Contract stomach throughout movement to increase isolation of targeted abdominal muscles.
  2. Place feet under immovable object or have someone hold feet down.
  3. Keep neck in line with spine while bending torso forward. Do not pull neck forward with hands to make it easier to touch elbow to knee.

Variations

  1. Raise feet in air with feet crossed while performing exercise.
  2. Put one foot on opposite knee (making a triangle opening between your legs). complete exercise by twisting torso towards knee with foot on leg.
  3. Lay with legs flat on ground and perform same movement(imagine touching elbow to imaginary knee).

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation