Decline Weighted Twist

Exercise Info

LevelIntermediate
Muscle GroupAbs
Secondary MuscleLower Back, Shoulders
Exercise TypeStrength
Equipment RequiredOther
Force TypeN/A
rating3

Tips

  1. Do not swing the weight back and forth. Use your mid section to control the weight.

Instructions

  1. Get a decline bench and set the angle at around 30 to 45 degrees.
  2. Select the weight you wish to use. We recommend using a weight plate but you can also use a medicine ball or dumbbell.
  3. Sit on the bench with your feet up the high end resting through the pads.
  4. Keeping your back straight, lean back until your back it at right angles to the bench (90 degrees).
  5. Holding the weight out in from of you with your arms slightly bent, twist at the mid section bringing the weight over to your right side.
  6. Do not pause, and slowly move the weight back across to your left side.
  7. Repeat for desired reps.