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Seated Twists

Sempai Posts: 447 Joined: 2002/06/06	2002/07/17, 08:47 AM I am on the 12 week ab program, just starting first workout today. Can someone please tell me what a Seated Twist is the explanation is not doing it for me.Thanks ---------------------------- Never be afraid to try something new. Remember the ark was built by amateurs, The Titanic was built by professionals.
ischjli Posts: 408 Joined: 2002/03/13	2002/07/17, 09:35 AM Sempai, what is happening?! OK, sit down with your legs out in front of you, look forward and keep your back straight. Grab a broom, or better yet a broom handle and put it behind your head and grasp each side with your hands, like carrying a yoke. Now, to the left, contracting, you should feel it in your obliques. Repeat this motion for the desired number of reps to each side. I hope that helps. -------------- Ischjli "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." -- T. S. Elliot
Sempai Posts: 447 Joined: 2002/06/06	2002/07/17, 09:43 AM are your legs straight out or bent at the knees? the rest makes great sence thanks a lot. ============ Quoting from ischjli: Sempai, what is happening?! OK, sit down with your legs out in front of you, look forward and keep your back straight. Grab a broom, or better yet a broom handle and put it behind your head and grasp each side with your hands, like carrying a yoke. Now, to the left, contracting, you should feel it in your obliques. Repeat this motion for the desired number of reps to each side. I hope that helps. ============= -------------- Never be afraid to try something new. Remember the ark was built by amateurs, The Titanic was built by professionals.
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/07/17, 05:53 PM I usually sit on a bench when I do them.
Sempai Posts: 447 Joined: 2002/06/06	2002/07/17, 05:56 PM I'll give it a try thanks lumina how ya doing -------------- Never be afraid to try something new. Remember the ark was built by amateurs, The Titanic was built by professionals.
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/07/17, 05:57 PM I'm fine, it's too hot in Chicago though, and I am very hungry, I really must stop reading these posts before I make dinner! =)
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/07/17, 06:12 PM It took me awhile with these before I could "feel" I was doing them correctly. -------------- Practice does NOT make perfect. Perfect practice does.
Sempai Posts: 447 Joined: 2002/06/06	2002/07/17, 06:46 PM Ok thats what I wondered I did not feel much the first time around. But those leg lifts I sure felt them. And it hot here two 36 with humidex of 45 feels like there is no air to breath -------------- Never be afraid to try something new. Remember the ark was built by amateurs, The Titanic was built by professionals.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/07/18, 01:48 AM Yes you have to feel the obliques working (otherwise you're just stretching yourself.....). If you do it correctly you shouldn't be able to do more than around 20. When working your waist you have to block one part of the body..... (logical no? lol) In this case it's the lower part of your body. Yep, just sit down if you feel tired in your legs/buttocks. -------------- - Nina :o) La vie est toujours aussi belle.....