Group: General Diet & Nutrition

General Diet & Nutrition
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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LiquidValentine
LiquidValentine
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2004/03/22, 12:57 PM
Hey all. I was wondering if anyone could describe for me the proper method/technique for executing the seated leg twist abdominal exercise? It's coming up on my training program, and I'm not sure how to do it. Any help would be MAJORLY appreciated.

Thanks!
asimmer
asimmer
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2004/03/22, 08:45 PM
Aren't there pictures in the fitness section?
LiquidValentine
LiquidValentine
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2004/03/23, 09:03 AM


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Quoting from asimmer:

Aren't there pictures in the fitness section?
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Well, yes and no, apparently. There are spots that should contain pictures, but they only show up as the red X's that mean the pictures are functioning.

Wasn't sure where to go to point out the malfunction, so I just came and asked.
asimmer
asimmer
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2004/03/23, 10:35 AM
oh. Let me look and see. Seated leg twist, I am not sure which one that is.
asimmer
asimmer
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2004/03/23, 10:40 AM
Do you mean seated twists? Or hanging leg twists? I looked in the Exercise Encyclopedia under fitness resources and the pictures loaded right up, maybe it was a problem w/your computer.

seated twists you will sit on a bench, with a bar or broomstick across the back of your shoulders (hands on bar like you would for a squat). Keeping your hips squared forward you use your obliques to rotate your upper body side-to-side in a controlled manner. Think about keeping your abs tight, al most like you are resisting the movement.

Good luck!

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