Plate Twist
How to do the Plate Twist with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
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How to do the Plate Twist
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Lie down on the floor or an exercise mat with your legs fully extended and your upper body upright. Grab the plate by its sides with both hands out in front of your abdominals with your arms slightly bent.
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Slowly cross your legs near your ankles and lift them up off the ground. Your knees should also be bent slightly. Note: Move your upper body back slightly to help keep you balanced turning this exercise. This is the starting position.
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Move the plate to the left side and touch the floor with it. Breathe out as you perform that movement.
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Come back to the starting position as you breathe in and then repeat the movement but this time to the right side of the body. Tip: Use a slow controlled movement at all times. Jerking motions can injure the back.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Plate Twist: common questions
What muscles does the Plate Twist work?
The Plate Twist primarily works the Abs.
Is the Plate Twist suitable for beginners?
The Plate Twist is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
Is the Plate Twist a compound or isolation exercise?
The Plate Twist is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Plate Twist with correct form?
Lie down on the floor or an exercise mat with your legs fully extended and your upper body upright. Grab the plate by its sides with both hands out in front of your abdominals with your arms slightly bent. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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