About this exercise
A seated core rotation exercise performed with both arms extended straight out in front of you. The movement targets the obliques and deep abdominal muscles by rotating the torso from side to side against gravity.
Seated Twist (Straight Arm)
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Seated Twist (Straight Arm).
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How to Perform
- Sit on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, leaning back slightly to engage your core
- Extend both arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height, palms facing each other
- Exhale and rotate your torso to the right as far as comfortable, keeping arms parallel to the floor
- Return to center in a controlled manner
- Rotate to the left and return to center to complete one rep
- Continue alternating sides with a steady, controlled rhythm
Muscle Activation
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Abs
Common Mistakes
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About the Seated Twist (Straight Arm)
The Seated Twist (Straight Arm) is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.