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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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