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Exercise: Machine Torso Rotation

person doing Machine Torso Rotation

Primary Muscles:

  • Abdominals
  • Obliques

Secondary Muscles:

Body Area:

Movement Type:

  • Core (Rotary Stability)
  • Accessory

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Resistance

Proper Steps:

Carefully read information printed on machine
Begin kneeling with both knees on the pad, with the outside of your legs pressing into the side pads
Lock your torso into the machine by keeping it pressed against the chest pad
Brace your core by pulling your belly button into your spine
Create the rotation by pulling one of your hips to the opposite elbow, and then controlling the weight as you bring your other hip to your other elbow
Repeat steps for desired amount of repetitions