Seated Desk Twist
Improves core and oblique strength
Mobility & StretchingBeginnerStrengthRotation
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: core. Secondary: obliques |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Mobility & Stretching |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Rotation |
| Sets & reps | 4 sets × 12-15 each side |
| Estimated calories burned | ~15 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Step 1: Setup — sit in a desk chair with feet flat on floor and back straight
- Step 2: Initiation — engage core muscles and twist torso to one side
- Step 3: Mid-phase — twist until arms are parallel to floor
- Step 4: End-position — hold twist for a brief moment
- Step 5: Return — slowly return to starting position and repeat on other side
- Step 6: Breathing and rhythm reminder — inhale and exhale slowly and smoothly
- Step 7: Safety note — avoid twisting too far or using momentum
Coaching tips
Benefits
Improves core and oblique strength
Common mistakes
Twisting too far or using momentum
Make it harder
Increase number of reps or add weight to hands
Make it easier
Start with smaller twists and progress to larger ones
Breathing
Inhale before twisting, exhale while twisting
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