Bus Driver
The Bus Driver primarily works the External Obliques, Internal Obliques, with secondary activation of the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, Multifidus. It is a plate isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Standing rotation exercise holding weight plate at chest rotating side to side.
| Equipment | Plate |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Rotation |
| Force | Static |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | External Obliques, Internal Obliques |
| Secondary | Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Primary Muscle Internal Obliques (core)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Secondary Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Multifidus (back)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grasp weight plate with both hands. Execution: Rotate torso against resistance through full range of motion. Return to starting position under control. Repeat on opposite side. Comments: Maintain tension throughout the hold.
Alternative Exercises
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