Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | mat |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Sit upright on mat with legs straight in front. Cross hands behind back of head and keep elbows aligned with shoulders.Execution
Twist torso from side to side.Variations / Comments
-![Mat Twist, Seated | Starting Position Mat Twist, Seated Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/51/1251.jpg)
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![Mat Twist, Seated | Ending Position Mat Twist, Seated Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/52/1252.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Obliques |
Synergist | Rectus Abdominis | Erector Spinae |
Stabilizers | Deltoid, Posterior | Deltoid, Lateral | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Lower | Rhomboids |
![Mat Twist, Seated | Muscles Front Mat Twist, Seated Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/83/683.jpg)
Front
![Mat Twist, Seated | Muscles Rear Mat Twist, Seated Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/84/684.jpg)
Rear