Description
Controlled rotation to target the obliques.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Adjust the machine supports to stay aligned throughout.
- Keep your pelvis stable and spine neutral.
- Keep your chest open and your shoulders down.
- Engage your abdominals before the first repetition.
- Adjust the supports to stay aligned throughout.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Rotate your torso through a controlled range.
- Contract briefly at the end of the rotation.
- Return slowly into the stretch without abrupt movement.
Technique cue
Controlled torso rotation with a fixed pelvis.
Common mistakes- initiating with arm momentum
- rotating too quickly
- forcing the range
- rounding the back
- forcing a range beyond your mobility
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- The guided path reduces sideways instability.
- Forcing the range can still overload the joints.