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- Beginner
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- Strength
- Primary muscles
- Obliques
- Secondary muscles
- Lower back Abs
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- Bodyweight
Bent Knee Lying Twist
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Bent Knee Lying Twist is a bodyweight exercise targeting Obliques (external and internal obliques).
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How to perform it
- Lie on your back with your arms extended out to the sides, forming a T shape.
- Bend your knees and lift your feet off the floor, bringing your upper legs vertical to the floor.
- Lower your bent knees to one side, keeping your torso and arms flat on the floor.
- Then bring your knees back to the center and lower them to the opposite side. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
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Variations and related exercises
45 Degree Bicycle Twist Knee to Elbow
45 Degree Bicycle Twisting
45 Degree Bicycle Twisting Crunch
45 Degree Side Bend
Last updated: 29/08/2026
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