Enhancing Skills

Dynamic twists

Talk to your doctor.  Caution and common sense should be used...as these are my experiences, and my unique situations.  They may work for you or they may not.  You may have different results.  Please read our disclaimer.

Type:

Warm-up

Equipment:

N/A

Dynamic twists are a dynamic stretching exercise that targets the core, particularly the obliques. It involves twisting the upper body from side to side in a controlled, fluid motion.

Proper form:

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended out in front of you at shoulder height.
  2. Twist your torso to the right while keeping your hips and legs stationary.
  3. Return to the starting position and then twist to the left.

How to reduce the difficulty: To reduce the difficulty of dynamic twists, you can slow down the movement or decrease the range of motion.

How to increase the difficulty: To increase the difficulty of dynamic twists, you can hold a medicine ball or weight in your hands while performing the exercise.

Number of reps:

  • Beginner: 10 reps (5 twists to each side)
  • Intermediate: 15 reps (7-8 twists to each side)
  • Advanced: 20 reps (10 twists to each side)

Estimated time for exercise: 1-2 minutes

Body Group:

Abs (Core)

Muscle Group(s):

Side Abs

Muscles used:

Primary:

Internal Oblique

Secondary:

External Oblique

Tertiary:

N/A

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Talk to your doctor.  Caution and common sense should be used...as these are my experiences, and my unique situations.  They may work for you or they may not.  You may have different results.  Please read our disclaimer.


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