Abs · Dumbbell · Beginner
How to do Spell Caster
The spell caster is a rotational core exercise performed with a dumbbell, targeting the abs and obliques. It involves hinging at the waist and rotating the torso while moving the dumbbell from side to side.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Obliques and Lower back
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Abs
How to do Spell Caster, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand.
- Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the waist, keeping your back straight.
- Extend your arm with the dumbbell towards the opposite foot, rotating your torso as you do so.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Spell Caster works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques and lower back.
Track Spell Caster in SPLYT
Spell Caster 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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