glutesbody weight
bent knee lying twist
bent knee lying twist is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
Step 2. Extend your arms out to the sides, perpendicular to your body.
Step 3. Keeping your knees together, slowly lower them to one side, aiming to touch the ground with your knees.
Step 4. Pause for a moment, then engage your core and slowly lift your knees back to the starting position.
Step 5. Repeat the movement to the other side.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
glutes
Secondary muscles
obliqueship flexors
Primary body parts
thighsglutes
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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