Diagonal Bend Hold
Description
The diagonal bend hold is an isometric side core hold performed seated on the floor. The lifter leans back at a slight diagonal angle and lifts the legs off the floor with the body twisted to one side. The hold trains the obliques and side core hard.
Equipment Required
Diagonal Bend Hold Instructions
- Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
- Lean back at a slight diagonal angle.
- Twist your torso to one side.
- Brace your core hard and lift both feet off the floor.
- Hold the legs straight or slightly bent in the air.
- Reach the arms forward in line with the torso.
- Hold the position with the body steady.
- Lower the feet back down. Repeat on the other side.
Diagonal Bend Hold Form & Visual
Diagonal Bend Hold Benefits
- Loaded oblique builder
- Trains side core strength
- Isometric core hold
- No equipment required
- Useful core finisher
- Strong ab challenge
Diagonal Bend Hold Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
Diagonal Bend Hold Variations & Alternatives
- V Sit Hold
- Russian Twist
- Side Plank
- Hollow Hold
