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
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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