Plate Twist

Watch the video below to see a demonstration of proper form and technique for the plate twist exercise. You can also check out some more abs exercise videos or find exercises for other muscle groups.

Instructions for Plate Twist

To perform a set of plate twist:

1. Starting Position

   Sit on the ground with your knees bend and feet just off the ground. The trunk should be in a neutral position and a weight plate in your hands at the height of your chest.

2. Concentric (Rotary) Motion

   Maintain the neutral position of your back as you squeeze your abdominals to rotate your shoulders first to the right. Your feet should not touch the ground and remember to breathe throughout the entire movement.

3. Bottom Position

   Pause at the bottom position for a 1sec count while squeezing your abdominals.

4. Concentric (Rotary) Motion

   Maintain the neutral position of your back as you squeeze your abdominals to rotate your shoulders to the left. Your feet should not touch the ground and remember to breathe throughout the entire movement.

5. End position

   Repeat steps 1 through 4 until you have completed the desired number of plate twist repetitions before resting your feet on the ground.

This completes one set of plate twist.