Lower Back · Bodyweight

Seated Twist

Wring out a stiff lower back, one slow rotation at a time.

Seated Twist exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Sit tall on the floor with legs extended or knees bent in front of you.
  2. Place your hands lightly behind your head or across your chest.
  3. Rotate your torso to one side as far as it comfortably goes.
  4. Return to center and rotate to the other side, staying tall throughout.

The one cue that matters

Lead with your ribs, not your arms, and keep your hips facing forward.

Muscles worked

The Seated Twist isolates the Lower Back — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted lower back volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Seated Twist work?

The Seated Twist primarily works the Lower Back.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

One side at a time?

Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.

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