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L Sit Single Arm Dumbbell Oblique Twist To Press

Builds strength and muscle in the obliques

Core & AbsBeginnerStrengthTwist

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Obliques. Secondary: Abs, hip flexors
Muscle groupCore & Abs
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Twist
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 each side
Estimated calories burned~45 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Set up in the starting position with core braced
  2. Step 2: Move through the full range with control, targeting the obliques
  3. Step 3: Pause briefly and squeeze at the hardest point
  4. Step 4: Return slowly under control
  5. Step 5: Complete all reps, then switch sides if single-sided

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Builds strength and muscle in the obliques

Common mistakes

Rotating from the arms instead of the trunk

Make it harder

Slow the tempo or add resistance

Make it easier

Reduce the load or range of motion

Breathing

Exhale on effort, inhale on the return

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