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Oblique Flat Bench Twists Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Alternating Amateur + Moderate External Oblique None Strength Tone
Focused Amateur + Moderate External Oblique None Strength Tone
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed An abs bench
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Stretching Exercise Guide Please read our abs stretching guide before starting
Muscle Group Guide Also see information about the oblique muscles

Oblique Flat Bench Twists Alternating Technique

Oblique Flat Bench Twists Focused Technique
Alt Oblique Flat Bench Twists
Focused Oblique Flat Bench Twists
Alternating Technique - If you are using a decline abs bench you will need to use a second weight bench to raise it's height before starting the exercise. Sit down on the abs bench and hook your feet into the leg supports. Place your hands behind your head and interlace your fingers together. Lay down backwards keeping your back straight and solid until you feel the bottom portion of the your shoulder blades brush the bench. You will be using both sides of your oblique muscles alternating between the two. Exhale as you twist your upper body to one side until you feel your oblique muscles stretch. Hold this position for a count of 1. Inhale as you return to the starting position. Exhale as you repeat this technique in the opposite direction. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count between reps as this will maintain pressure on the oblique muscles and increase the overall benefits of the exercise.
Focused Technique - As before if you are using a decline abs bench you will need to use a second weight bench to raise it's height before starting the exercise. Again sit down on the abs bench and hook your feet into the leg supports. Position your hands behind your head and interlace your fingers together. When ready lay backwards keeping your back straight and solid into the starting position. This time you will be concentrating on one side of your oblique muscles at a time starting with your weaker side first. Exhale as you twist your upper body sideways as far as possible until you feel your oblique muscles stretch. Hold this position for a count of 1. Inhale as you twist your upper body back to the starting position in a slow, controlled manner. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before starting the next rep on the same side. Repeat this technique in the other direction.

Oblique Flat Bench Twists Alternating Technique Video

Oblique Flat Bench Twists Focused Technique Video