Oblique Exercises

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  • Twisted Tricep Press

    Spring Load: 1y
    Time: 1 min
    Machine Set Up:
    Front of machine
    Facing front

    Other Possible Directions:
    Reverse Twisted Tricep Press
    Back Twisted Tricep Press
    Rever Back Twisted Tricep Press

    Variations:
    Do in full twisted planking position on toes
    0y, when on front of machine

    Modifications:
    W...

  • Twisted Wheelbarrel

    Spring Load: 1y
    Time: 1 min
    Machine Set Up:
    Front of machine
    Facing front

    Other Possible Directions:
    Reverse Twisted Wheebarrel
    Back Twisted Wheelbarrel
    Reverse Back Twisted Wheelbarrel

    Variations:
    0y, if at front
    2y, if at back

    Modifications:
    2y, if at front
    0y, if at back

  • Twisted See Saw

    Spring Load: 1y
    Time: 30 sec when done alone, 1 min if done in combo with Twisted Kneeling Crunch
    Machine Set Up:
    Front of the machine
    Facing front

    Other Possible Directions:
    Reverse twisted seesaw
    Back twisted see saw
    Reverse back twisted see saw

    Variations:
    Bigger range of motion
    Twis...

  • Twisted Kneeling Crunch

    Spring Load: 1y
    Time: 1 min
    Machine Set Up:
    Front of machine
    Facing front

    Other Possible Directions:
    Reverse twisted kneeling crunch
    Back twisted kneeling crunch
    Reverse back twisted kneeling crunch

    Variations:
    2y, at back
    Add twisted see saw to each repetition for a Twisted Inchworm

    ...

  • Teaser

    Spring Load: 1y
    Time: 1 min
    Machine Set Up:
    Front of machine
    Facing front

    Other Possible Directions:
    Reverse teaser

    Variations:
    Add push-up
    Flyer teaser (wheelbarrel arms while hold teaser)
    Knee to tricep
    0y, for teaser

    Modifications:
    Perform on toes
    For Reverse, turn back handlebars...

  • Twisted Tabletop

    Spring Load: 1y
    Time: 1 min
    Machine Set Up:
    Front of machine
    Facing front

    Other Possible Directions:
    Reverse twisted tabletop
    Back twisted tabletop
    Reverse back twisted tabletop

    Variations:
    0y at front

    Modifications:
    Come to knees in modified twisted push-up position and mimic hip mov...

  • Twisted Catfish

    Spring Load: 1y
    Time: 1 min
    Machine Set Up:
    Front of machine
    Facing front

    Other Possible Directions:
    Reverse twisted catfish

    Variations:
    Add a push-up
    0y

    Modifications:
    For reverse, turn back handlebars to face front in parallel position
    Turn handlebars into cross position
    2y, at fro...

  • Side Plank

    Spring Load: 1y
    Time: 30 sec, including any variations
    Machine Set Up:
    Front of machine
    Facing side of room

    Other Possible Directions:
    Reverse side plank
    Back side plank
    Reverse back side plank

    Variations:
    Thread the needle
    Hip pulses
    Top knee to top elbow
    Bottom knee to top elbow
    Sta...

  • Soul Train

    Spring Load: 1y
    Time: 1 min
    Machine Set Up:
    Back of machine
    Facing front

    Other Possible Directions:
    Reverse soul train

    Variations:
    Use of hand weights or Pilates ring
    Tempo (2-count)
    2y

    Modifications:
    Bend non-working leg as lower in the crunch then extend as lift and twist or keep n...

  • Kneeling Torso Twist

    Spring Load: 3y
    Time: 1 min
    Machine Set Up:
    Facing side of room
    Black handle from side of machine that is in front of you in hands

    Other Possible Directions:
    N/A

    Variations:
    4y

    Modifications:
    Squeeze Pilates ring between heart center and handle to help take shoulder and arms out of the e...

  • Standing Torso Twist

    Spring Load: 3y
    Time: 1 min
    Machine Set Up:
    Facing side of room
    Back handle that is in front of you in both hands

    Other Possible Directions:
    N/A

    Variations:
    4y

    Modifications:
    Kneeling torso twist

  • Mega Teaser

    Spring Load: MB + 1y
    Time: 1 min
    Machine Set Up:
    Front of machine
    Facing front
    Front handlebars in parallel

    Other Possible Directions:
    N/A

    Variations:
    Knee to tricep
    Twisted push-ups

    Modifications:
    N/A

  • Mermaid

    Spring Load: Any
    Time: 1 min
    Machine Set Up:
    Back of machine
    Facing side of room

    Other Possible Directions:
    Carriage mermaid

    Variations:
    Pulses
    Tempo
    Thread the needle
    Use of hand weight or Pilates ring
    Arm positions

    Modifications:
    Non-working side foot and hip untucked
    Hand on low ...

  • Tailbone Torso Twist

    Spring Load: 3y
    Time: 1 min
    Machine Set Up:
    On the Carriage, facing side of the room, Black handle that's in front of you in hands
    Variations:
    Extend legs as twist toward the front
    4y
    Modifications:
    Keep toes down but light on Carriage to help with stability
    Bring handle closer to or at hear...

  • Twisted Plank to Pike

    Spring Load: 1y
    Time: 1 min
    Machine Set Up: Front of the machine, facing front
    Variations:
    Twisted Forearm Plank to Pike
    Twisted Floor Plank to Pike
    0y
    Change tempo to 2 count
    Modification:
    Come to knees and mimic hip motion
    Twisted Kneeling Crunch
    2y at front
    0y at back