Lever Twist

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Instructions Preparation Adjust range of motion setting on machine to one side. Sit with legs against padding. Place torso against pad and grasp handles. Execution Rotate torso through waist to opposite side and repeat. Adjust range of motion setting to opposite side and repeat in opposite direction. Comments See Spot Reduction Myth.

Classification  Utility: Auxiliary  Mechanics: Isolated  Force: Pull Muscles Target Obliques Synergists Psoas major Quadratus lumborum Iliocastalis lumborum Iliocastalis thoracis Stabilizers Pectoralis Major, Sternal Pectoralis Major, Clavicular Pectoralis Minor Deltoid, Anterior Trapezius, Middle Trapezius, Lower Rhomboids Deltoid, Posterior Latissimus Dorsi Triceps, Long Head Adductors, Hip (Side of rotating direction)