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How to do Band Seated Twist

The band seated twist is an exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques, by incorporating rotational movement with resistance from a band. It is performed seated on the ground with legs extended and involves twisting the torso side to side.

Band Seated Twist demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Obliques
Equipment
Band
Level
Beginner
Category
Abs

How to do Band Seated Twist, step by step

  1. Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you and your back straight.
  2. Wrap the band around your waist and hold the ends with both hands.
  3. Engage your abs and slowly twist your torso to one side, keeping your back straight and your feet on the ground.
  4. Pause for a moment at the end of the twist, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat the twist to the other side.
  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Band Seated Twist works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques.

Track Band Seated Twist in SPLYT

Band Seated Twist is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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