Seated Hip Twist w Mini Ball

Works the oblique muscles of the abdominal wall. These muscles criss-cross your waist in two opposing layers.

Equipment
Medicine ball (though the exercise can also be done without a ball) and exercise mat.

Exercise Technique

1. Sit on the mat and place the medicine ball or any other ball of the same size between your knees.
2. Lean back using your arms as support.
3. Take your knees to the right and then to the left in a slow and controlled manner. This counts as one repetition.

Performance Tips

1. Be conscious of your posture as you do this exercise. Do not allow your back to slouch or your shoulders to hunch up.
2. As much as possible, keep your shoulders squarely facing front so you get a good rotation at the waist as you twist your hips from side to side.

Repetitions
Do 10 repetitions. Rest. Do another set if you want to.

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