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Rotational Lift

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Rotational Lift

Rotational Lift is a good core strengthening exercise with an emphasis on obliques. This exercise also targets the hip and shoulder muscles.

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Target Muscles

Instructions

  1. Lie down on your back with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle and your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands behind your head for support.
  2. Tighten your abs and pull your chest toward your knees, lifting your shoulder blades and head off the floor without letting your lower back lose contact with the floor.
  3. Rotate to one side and then return to the starting position to prepare for the rotation to the other side.

Tips

  • Keep your feet on the floor throughout the exercise.
  • Try not to lift your lower back off the floor.
  • Perform reps slowly, so you don't use momentum.

Alternative Exercises

Dead Bug

STRENGTH NO EQUIPMENT

Dead Bug is a popular 'core' exercise used to target the trunk muscles (erector spinae, obliques, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis), which together provide a strong base for our moving limbs so we can maintain good form whilst running.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024