Abs exercise · body weight
Lunge with Twist
The lunge with twist is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the quadriceps, glutes and hamstrings assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the lunge with twist
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Take a step forward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position.
- As you lunge, twist your torso to the right, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.
- Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the other side, stepping forward with your left foot and twisting your torso to the left.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the abs. The quadriceps, glutes and hamstrings work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
