Beginner exercise

Torso Rotation

  • Mobility
  • Stability
  • Functional

Technique

How to perform Torso Rotation

  1. Stand upright holding an exercise ball with both hands.
  2. Extend your arms so the ball is straight out in front of you.
  3. This will be your starting position.
  4. Rotate your torso to one side, keeping your eyes on the ball as you move.
  5. Now, rotate back to the opposite direction.
  6. Repeat for 10-20 repetitions.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: External Oblique, Internal Oblique.

MuscleScoreRole
External Oblique1.0Target, Mover, Stabilizer
Internal Oblique0.9Target, Mover, Stabilizer
Rectus Abdominis0.3Stabilizer