Lever Kneeling Twist

The Lever Kneeling Twist primarily works the External Obliques, with secondary activation of the Erector Spinae, Iliopsoas, Quadratus Lumborum and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, Gluteus Maximus, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Triceps (Long Head). It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the External Obliques.

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementRotation
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryExternal Obliques
SecondaryErector Spinae, Iliopsoas, Quadratus Lumborum

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Adjust range of motion setting on machine to one side. Kneel on padded stool with both knees between leg pads. Place torso against upper pads and grasp handles. Execution: Rotate lower body through waist to opposite side. Return and repeat. Adjust range of motion setting to opposite side and repeat in opposite direction. Comments: Movement performed onapparatus without chest padmay not result in full range of motion through spine since much of movement occurs through shoulders. Also seeSpot Reduction Myth.

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