Suspender Twist
Description
The suspender twist uses suspension straps for a leaning rotational core exercise. Holding both handles together with arms extended, you lean back at an angle and rotate the torso side to side against the strap tension. The exercise builds the obliques and rotational core strength.
Equipment Required
Suspender Twist Instructions
- Adjust suspension straps to about chest height.
- Grip both handles together with palms facing each other.
- Step back to create tension.
- Lean back at about a 45 degree angle with arms extended forward.
- Brace your core and stay tall.
- Rotate your torso to the right by twisting at the core.
- Continue until your arms point past your right shoulder.
- Rotate back through center to the left side. Continue alternating.
Suspender Twist Form & Visual
Suspender Twist Benefits
- Builds rotational core strength
- Strong oblique engagement
- Constant strap tension
- No equipment beyond straps required
- Different stimulus than lying twists
- Useful for athletic core work
Suspender Twist Muscles Worked
- Obliques (internal and external)
- Rectus abdominis
- Quadratus lumborum
Suspender Twist Variations & Alternatives
- Russian Twist
- Cable Twist
- Standing Cable Twist
- Wood Chop
