How to Do Easy Seated Twist Pose

Easy Seated Twist Pose is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Easy Seated Twist Pose

  1. 01Sit on the floor with legs crossed and reach the crown of the head toward the ceiling.
  2. 02Place the right hand on the left knee and the left hand on the floor behind the hips.
  3. 03Inhale to lengthen the spine, then exhale while rotating the torso toward the left.
  4. 04Turn the head to look over the back shoulder to complete the rotation.
  5. 05Switch sides and repeat the sequence for the right side.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Easy Seated Twist Pose

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Use the hand on the floor as a kickstand to keep the spine vertical rather than leaning backward.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Easy Seated Twist Pose questions

What muscles does Easy Seated Twist Pose work?

Easy Seated Twist Pose is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Easy Seated Twist Pose correctly?

Sit on the floor with legs crossed and reach the crown of the head toward the ceiling. Place the right hand on the left knee and the left hand on the floor behind the hips. Inhale to lengthen the spine, then exhale while rotating the torso toward the left. Turn the head to look over the back shoulder to complete the rotation. Switch sides and repeat the sequence for the right side.

What is the A90 coach tip for Easy Seated Twist Pose?

Use the hand on the floor as a kickstand to keep the spine vertical rather than leaning backward.

Is Easy Seated Twist Pose suitable for beginners?

Easy Seated Twist Pose is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Easy Seated Twist Pose?

No. Easy Seated Twist Pose is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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