Lever Twist
Description
The lever twist is a rotational core exercise performed on a dedicated torso rotation machine. You sit with your chest locked against a pad and rotate your torso against resistance. It isolates the obliques and rotational core muscles with constant machine-loaded tension.
Equipment Required
Lever Twist Instructions
- Sit in the torso rotation machine. Lock your chest against the pad. Grip the handles.
- Set the resistance to moderate weight.
- Rotate your torso to the right against the machine resistance.
- Rotate as far as comfortable. Squeeze your obliques.
- Return to center under control.
- Rotate to the left.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired reps.
- Move with control — do not use momentum. Aim for 10 to 15 reps per side.
Lever Twist Form & Visual
Lever Twist Benefits
- Isolates the obliques with constant machine tension
- Easy to load progressively
- Safe and controlled motion
- Builds rotational core strength
- Useful for athletes needing rotation power
- Simple setup
Lever Twist Muscles Worked
- Internal and external obliques
- Rectus abdominis (slight)
- Transverse abdominis
- Erector spinae (control)
Lever Twist Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Twist
- Cable Woodchop
- Cable Judo Flip
- Med Ball Rotational Throw
- Russian Twist
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