Oblique exercises

Machine Torso Rotation

Also known as: Rotation du buste à la machine · Περιστροφές κορμού σε μηχάνημα · rotary torso · torso twist machine

Primary
Obliques
Equipment
Machine
Type
Isolation
Suggested rest
45 s
 
One side at a time

How to do the Machine Torso Rotation

  1. Sit in the machine, set the start position and lock your legs in.

  2. Keep your chest braced against the pad or handles.

  3. Rotate your torso to one side, squeezing your obliques.

  4. Return slowly and finish your reps before switching sides.

Sets and reps

GoalSetsRepsRest
Muscle growth2–410–1545 s
Muscular endurance2–315–2545 s

When you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add 2.5 kg (5 lb) next session and work back up.

Starting points from training research. Stop each set 1–3 reps short of failure.

Muscles worked

Primary

Obliques

Secondary

Abs

The obliques rotate and side-bend your trunk, and resist both. Side planks, Pallof presses, woodchops and carries cover every job.

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