Torso Rotation

How to do the Torso Rotation

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

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	abs
Equipment	exercise ball
Difficulty	beginner

No exercise ball? Train the same muscles with these

Ordered by how likely you are to own the 6 options.

Scissor Kick Bodyweight Toe Touchers Bodyweight 3/4 Sit-Up Bodyweight Air Bike Bodyweight Alternate Heel Touchers Bodyweight Bent-Knee Hip Raise Bodyweight

Harder than the Torso Rotation

Hanging Pike expert · Bodyweight Hanging Leg Raise expert · Bodyweight Bent Press expert · Kettlebell

Common questions

What muscles does the Torso Rotation work?

The Torso Rotation primarily works the abs. Scissor Kick, Toe Touchers, and 3/4 Sit-Up train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Torso Rotation?

An Exercise Ball. Without an exercise ball, Scissor Kick, Toe Touchers, and 3/4 Sit-Up train the same muscle, and 45 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Torso Rotation suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Torso Rotation is rated beginner. Hanging Pike, Hanging Leg Raise, and Bent Press are the progressions from here.

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