Plate Twist

Technique

How to perform Plate Twist

1. Sit on the floor with knees bent and hold one plate with both hands in front of your abdomen, elbows slightly bent.
2. Lean the torso back and lift both feet clear of the floor while keeping a controlled seated balance.
3. Turn the rib cage and shoulders to carry the plate toward one side; keep the hips relatively steady rather than moving only the arms.
4. Return through the center and turn toward the other side without dropping the feet or throwing the plate.
5. Use a controlled range; the plate may approach the floor, but do not force a floor touch by collapsing the trunk.
6. Bring the plate back to center and place the feet down to finish.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: External Oblique, Internal Oblique, Rectus Abdominis.