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Exercise 0583 · REF sZOR9EV

Lever Kneeling Twist exercise animation

Lever Kneeling Twist

Category
Waist
Target
Abs

The kneeling twist trains rotational strength through the obliques using the machine's fixed arc to control the range, which makes it a safer way to load rotation than a loaded standing twist where the spine has to stabilize on its own. Keep the movement coming from the torso, not the arms pulling the handle.

How to Do the Lever Kneeling Twist

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your knees resting on the pads and your upper body facing forward.
  2. Grasp the handles or the sides of the machine for stability.
  3. Keeping your core engaged, twist your torso to one side as far as comfortably possible.
  4. Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat the twist to the opposite side.
  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Lever Kneeling Twist primarily targets the Abs, with Obliques as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Lower Back.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have leverage machine? These target the same abs with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Lever Kneeling Twist work?
The Lever Kneeling Twist primarily targets the abs, with the obliques and lower back assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Lever Kneeling Twist?
The Lever Kneeling Twist is done with a leverage machine.
What's a good alternative to the Lever Kneeling Twist?
If you don't have access to a leverage machine, the 3/4 Sit-Up targets the same abs using body weight instead.