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How do you do this exercise???

AnnaP Posts: 10 Joined: 2003/12/28	2004/01/20, 05:16 PM Anyone out there???? Ok..in my exercise program (ab program) it tells me to do "Seated Twists" There is no pic of the manuveur, and the description is a little sketchy...I tried doing it but it doesn't feel "right"...can anyone shed some light on this for me?? I want to start doing this exercise...but i don't know how?? Thanks!!
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/01/20, 05:20 PM You will need a bar or a broomstick. They are usually sitting around in the gym somewhere. Sit on the end of a bench, back straight, with the stick resting across your back and shoulders. Kepping your back and head in a straight line twist to the left and the right be sure to hold at the end of the twist. You should feel a pull in your obliques. I hope I explained this well enough. I think I confused myself. -------------- Hec da Rec in full effect.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/01/20, 05:22 PM Ok, start by sitting at the end of a bench, feet flat on the floor. Hold a broomstick or bar behind your neck as if you are doing a press. Now, twist your upper body to the left while tightening you obliques, and you have it. Repeat to the other side. Hope this helps. -------------- "A will finds a way" Ivan Montreal Canada
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/01/20, 05:23 PM Me too! Confused. -------------- "A will finds a way" Ivan Montreal Canada
DMT Posts: 17 Joined: 2004/01/09	2004/01/21, 01:32 PM are you suppose to put any weights on the bar?
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/21, 02:02 PM You can put weights on the bar as you get advanced... -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
AnnaP Posts: 10 Joined: 2003/12/28	2004/01/21, 06:41 PM Ok....so I will try it that way.... Is there any other exercise I can do to work the same muscles? Other than crunches and leg raises?
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2004/01/21, 06:46 PM I don't know what it is called but, my gym has this thing that you lean the side of your hip against so you're at an angle then you do side beds. It works great...wish I knew what it was called.
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2004/01/21, 06:49 PM ooops...I meant side bends.
	2004/01/21, 07:04 PM Taurie , I think you mean "oblique crunch on hyperextension platform" . The description and pix are in the FT exercise resources. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/01/21, 07:05 PM Standing cable side bends? -------------- "A will finds a way" Ivan Montreal Canada
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/01/21, 07:18 PM BINGO TAURIE...ANNAP, if you do side bends on the angled thingy, as you come up, turn to the front a little so you work the obliques completely...hard to explain. -------------- May the lift be with you.
AnnaP Posts: 10 Joined: 2003/12/28	2004/01/26, 10:03 PM WEll guys I have tried those side bend thingys...and WOW...they have worked great, I can really feel the stretch..ouch! THanks for the great advice!!!! Anna
INTRUDER Posts: 642 Joined: 2002/06/27	2004/01/27, 06:33 PM In canada they call em the molsen muscles dont they? -------------- "Get everthing you want--just make a little change now"
tr1pAHH Posts: 1 Joined: 2005/07/26	2005/07/26, 08:20 AM hey everyone... Um this is my first week in doing my program and I have no idea on how to do anything. This week is based on 'Side Laterals' 'Chins Between Chairs' 'Can Curls' 'Dips behind the back' 'Home Squats' and 'Calf Raises' Does anyone know where I can find information and steps on how to do them?!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/07/26, 09:07 AM Check out "Fitness Resources." It breaks down all the exercises there... Welcome to FT. t -------------- This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit. - Homer (Simpson) Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban
armon2009 Posts: 2 Joined: 2005/10/03	2005/10/15, 10:06 PM how do you do side laterals
bropie Posts: 1,084 Joined: 2004/12/04	2005/10/16, 08:57 AM Side Laterals Stand upright, with your feet about shoulder width apart and your arms to your sides. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, with your palms turned toward your body. Keeping your arms straight, lift the weights out and up to the sides until they are slightly higher than shoulder level. Then slowly lower them to your sides. It's important to keep your palms turned downward as you lift the dumbbells so that your shoulders, rather than your biceps, do the work. Make sure you lift the dumbbells on the way up rather than "swinging" them up. Don't lean forward! Keep the dumbbells at your sides.
armon2009 Posts: 2 Joined: 2005/10/03	2005/10/16, 07:05 PM how do you do chins between chairs can curls dips behind the back and home sqats
sikawans Posts: 1 Joined: 2009/10/21	2009/10/21, 01:12 AM i planning want start my exercise, which exercise programe is good for me?
Kristenmickel Posts: 9 Joined: 2010/04/30	2010/04/30, 08:13 AM Thanks for sharing the story..Now I have to start my exercise routine as everyone is going concern about their..