Form cues
- Twist from core
- Don't pull on neck
- Elbows wide
- Exhale on lift
Exercise
Chest Lift with Rotation
Waist, body weight
An abdominal exercise that combines a chest lift with torso rotation to target the obliques.
Target: rectus abdominis. Also works: obliques, hip flexors.
Steps
- Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat on floor.
- Place hands behind head, elbows wide.
- Engage core and lift head, neck, and shoulders off mat.
- Rotate torso to one side while lifting.
- Return to center and lower down; repeat on alternate side.
Common mistakes
- Pulling on neck
- Using arms to assist
- Lifting too high
- Not engaging core
Breathing
Exhale as you lift and rotate, inhale as you lower.
In the app, search for Chest Lift with Rotation and add it to a workout.