Lever kneeling twist
The lever kneeling twist is an exercise performed on a leverage machine targeting the abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques. The movement involves twisting the torso while kneeling, which engages the core muscles to stabilize and rotate the body.
At a glance
- Area
- Waist
- Main muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to twist; focus on controlled movements.
- Maintain a neutral spine to prevent lower back strain.
What to watch out for
- Lower back pain
- Spinal injuries
- Pregnancy
Also known as
Torsione in ginocchio alla macchina, lever twist, kneeling lever twist, waist exercise, abs exercise, core workout