lunge with twist

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with body weight.

lunge with twist demonstration
lunge with twist β€” demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings

How to do lunge with twist

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Take a step forward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position.

  3. As you lunge, twist your torso to the right, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.

  4. Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.

  5. Repeat on the other side, stepping forward with your left foot and twisting your torso to the left.

  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

QuadricepsGlutesHamstrings

Related exercises

All waist exercises β†’

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