Oblique Exercises
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Twisted Tricep Press
Spring Load: 1y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up:
Front of machine
Facing frontOther Possible Directions:
Reverse Twisted Tricep Press
Back Twisted Tricep Press
Rever Back Twisted Tricep PressVariations:
Do in full twisted planking position on toes
0y, when on front of machineModifications:
W... -
Twisted Wheelbarrel
Spring Load: 1y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up:
Front of machine
Facing frontOther Possible Directions:
Reverse Twisted Wheebarrel
Back Twisted Wheelbarrel
Reverse Back Twisted WheelbarrelVariations:
0y, if at front
2y, if at backModifications:
2y, if at front
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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 frontOther Possible Directions:
Reverse twisted seesaw
Back twisted see saw
Reverse back twisted see sawVariations:
Bigger range of motion
Twis... -
Twisted Kneeling Crunch
Spring Load: 1y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up:
Front of machine
Facing frontOther Possible Directions:
Reverse twisted kneeling crunch
Back twisted kneeling crunch
Reverse back twisted kneeling crunchVariations:
2y, at back
Add twisted see saw to each repetition for a Twisted Inchworm...
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Teaser
Spring Load: 1y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up:
Front of machine
Facing frontOther Possible Directions:
Reverse teaserVariations:
Add push-up
Flyer teaser (wheelbarrel arms while hold teaser)
Knee to tricep
0y, for teaserModifications:
Perform on toes
For Reverse, turn back handlebars... -
Twisted Tabletop
Spring Load: 1y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up:
Front of machine
Facing frontOther Possible Directions:
Reverse twisted tabletop
Back twisted tabletop
Reverse back twisted tabletopVariations:
0y at frontModifications:
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 frontOther Possible Directions:
Reverse twisted catfishVariations:
Add a push-up
0yModifications:
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 roomOther Possible Directions:
Reverse side plank
Back side plank
Reverse back side plankVariations:
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 frontOther Possible Directions:
Reverse soul trainVariations:
Use of hand weights or Pilates ring
Tempo (2-count)
2yModifications:
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 handsOther Possible Directions:
N/AVariations:
4yModifications:
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 handsOther Possible Directions:
N/AVariations:
4yModifications:
Kneeling torso twist -
Mega Teaser
Spring Load: MB + 1y
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up:
Front of machine
Facing front
Front handlebars in parallelOther Possible Directions:
N/AVariations:
Knee to tricep
Twisted push-upsModifications:
N/A -
Mermaid
Spring Load: Any
Time: 1 min
Machine Set Up:
Back of machine
Facing side of roomOther Possible Directions:
Carriage mermaidVariations:
Pulses
Tempo
Thread the needle
Use of hand weight or Pilates ring
Arm positionsModifications:
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