How to do it
Grip the handles firmly and keep your wrists straight while rotating.
- 1
Sit on the leverage machine with your feet secured and your back against the pad.
- 2
Grasp the handles in front of you with both hands.
- 3
Rotate your torso to one side, keeping your arms stationary.
- 4
Return to the starting position and then rotate to the opposite side.
- 5
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Perform the rotation from your torso, not your arms, to effectively target the oblique muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the hips along with the torso
- ✕Jerking the handles to start the rotation
- ✕Leaning forward away from the back pad