Weighted Lying Twist
A core rotational movement that targets the obliques using added resistance.
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- Lie on your back with arms outstretched for support.
- Hold a weight between your feet (or over chest).
- Lift your legs up to a 90-degree angle.
- Slowly rotate your legs to one side, keeping shoulders down.
- Return to center and repeat on the other side.
Form cues
- Keep shoulders grounded
- Move slowly and controlled
- Engage obliques
- Don’t swing legs
Common mistakes
- Letting shoulders lift
- Using momentum
- Dropping legs too low
Breathing
Exhale as you twist, inhale as you return to center.
