Twist Sit Up
Description
The twist sit-up performs a standard sit-up and adds a torso rotation at the top position — bringing one elbow toward the opposite knee. It combines the full sit-up with oblique rotation for complete core work from the floor.
Equipment Required
Twist Sit Up Instructions
- Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat (anchored or free). Hands behind your head.
- Sit up fully.
- At the top, rotate and bring your right elbow toward your left knee.
- Return to center and lower back to the floor.
- Sit up and rotate the other way — left elbow to right knee.
- Continue alternating.
- Control both the sit-up and the rotation.
- Aim for 10 to 15 reps per side.
Twist Sit Up Form & Visual
Twist Sit Up Benefits
- Combines sit-up with oblique rotation
- Builds abs and obliques together
- No equipment needed
- Classic core exercise
- Full range of motion
- Simple and effective
Twist Sit Up Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Obliques
- Hip flexors
