Instructions
Preparation
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- Lie on back on floor or mat with arms extended out to sides. Raise bent legs so thighs are vertical and lower legs are horizontal.
Execution
- Lower legs to one side until side of thigh is on floor. Raise and lower legs to opposite side. Repeat.
Comments
- Maintain knee position throughout movement. See Spot Reduction Myth.
Harder
- For greater resistance, place medicine ball between knees or straighten legs.
- Weighted Bent-knee Lying Twist
- Lying Straight Leg Lying Twist
Classification
| Utility: | Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Isolated |
| Force: | Pull |