Abs · Leverage machine · Intermediate

How to do Lever Kneeling Twist

The lever kneeling twist is an abdominal exercise performed on a leverage machine, targeting the abs with secondary emphasis on the obliques and lower back. The movement involves twisting the torso from side to side while kneeling, engaging the core muscles.

Lever Kneeling Twist demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Obliques and Lower back
Level
Intermediate
Category
Abs

How to do Lever Kneeling Twist, step by step

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your knees resting on the pads and your upper body facing forward.
  2. Grasp the handles or the sides of the machine for stability.
  3. Keeping your core engaged, twist your torso to one side as far as comfortably possible.
  4. Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat the twist to the opposite side.
  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lever Kneeling Twist works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques and lower back.

Track Lever Kneeling Twist in SPLYT

Lever Kneeling 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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