Seated twist

How to do the Seated twist: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Core, Back), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

BodyweightCoreBack
Seated twist: start and finish positions
Seated twist: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Sit tall, feet flat.

  2. 2

    Rotate toward one side, hand on the chair back.

  3. 3

    Return to center. Switch sides.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 6 each.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Seated twist?

The Seated twist uses: Bodyweight.

Which muscles does the Seated twist work?

The Seated twist works: Core, Back.

How many sets and reps for the Seated twist?

In Setline sessions the Seated twist is programmed as 3 sets of 6 each.

Which Setline styles include the Seated twist?

The Seated twist appears in: Chair Yoga, Yoga & Stretch, Mobility & Recovery.

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Seated twist — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline