Twist Squat
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The twist squat is a dynamic exercise combining a traditional squat with a twist to engage the core. It is beneficial for improving lower body strength and enhancing core stability.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended in front.
- Lower into a squat by bending knees and shifting hips back, keeping chest up.
- At the bottom of the squat, twist your torso to one side.
- Return to the center as you rise back to the starting position.
- Repeat, twisting to the opposite side on the next squat.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Hamstrings Obliques Rectus Abdominis