Rotation exercises
Rotation exercises in the Fitness Coach catalogue: 33 exercises. Mostly for: Core, Abs, Shoulders.
Core · Beginner
Barbell Standing Twist (Partial Range)
A standing trunk-rotation exercise with a barbell supported across the upper back. This version shows a smaller controlled turn than the related full-range demonstration. It can be the easier variation of this pair while still requiring a steady stance and controlled movement.
Core · Intermediate
Seated Kettlebell Twist
A weighted core exercise with side-to-side trunk rotation and the feet supported on the floor. The kettlebell adds resistance for the oblique abdominal muscles, while the abdominal and back muscles help control the seated position.
Abs · Beginner
Seated Barbell Twist
The Barbell Russian Twist is a core exercise that targets the oblique muscles, enhancing rotational strength and stability. This exercise involves holding a barbell with both hands and rotating the torso from side to side while maintaining a seated position with feet elevated off the ground.
Shoulders · Advanced
Kettlebell Windmill
A full-body kettlebell exercise combining an overhead hold with hip hinging and lateral trunk control. It develops shoulder stability, hip mobility, oblique strength, and coordinated movement.
Abs · Intermediate
Landmine Twist
A core exercise that targets the obliques, abdominals, and shoulders. It involves rotating the torso while holding a barbell anchored at one end, providing a unique rotational movement that enhances core stability and strength.
Abs · Beginner
Standing Russian Twist
A core exercise that targets the oblique muscles and improves rotational strength and stability. This exercise is performed while standing, which engages the lower body and enhances balance.
Shoulders · Beginner
Dumbbell Standing Driver
A shoulder exercise that primarily targets the deltoids, with secondary engagement of the trapezius and upper chest muscles. This exercise involves holding a dumbbell with both hands and simulating a steering wheel motion, which helps in enhancing shoulder stability and strength.
Abs · Beginner
Lying Spinal Twist
A flexibility exercise that targets the lower back, hips, and obliques. It is performed on the floor and helps improve spinal mobility and relieve tension in the back muscles.
Abs · Beginner
Band Kneeling Twisting Crunch
A kneeling core exercise that combines trunk flexion and rotation against band resistance. It emphasizes the obliques and abdominal muscles.
Chest · Advanced
Shoulder Tap
A plank-based core-stability exercise that alternates contact between a hand and the opposite shoulder. It trains anti-rotation control through the trunk alongside shoulder stability and weight transfer.
Abs · Beginner
Weighted Russian Twist
A core exercise that targets the oblique muscles and improves rotational strength. It involves twisting the torso while holding a weight, such as a dumbbell or a medicine ball, to increase resistance and engage the core more effectively.
Abs · Intermediate
Hanging Half Windmill
An advanced core exercise that targets the obliques, lower back, and hip flexors. It involves hanging from a bar and rotating the legs in a controlled manner to engage the core muscles effectively. This exercise requires significant upper body strength and core stability.
Abs · Beginner
Dumbbell Russian Twist
A seated rotational core exercise performed while holding a dumbbell with both hands. It emphasizes the obliques and rotational trunk control.
Abs · Beginner
Seated Machine Trunk Rotation
An isolation exercise targeting the oblique muscles of the core. It involves rotating the torso against resistance while seated, helping to improve core strength and stability.
Abs · Intermediate
High To Low Band Woodchopper
A dynamic exercise targeting the core, specifically the obliques, while also engaging the shoulders and hips. It mimics the motion of chopping wood, using a resistance band to provide tension throughout the movement. This exercise helps improve rotational strength and stability.
Legs · Beginner
Hip Circles
A dynamic warm-up exercise that targets the hip joints, improving flexibility and mobility.
Chest · Beginner
Kneeling Back Rotation Stretch
A mobility exercise designed to improve thoracic spine rotation and enhance flexibility in the upper back. It is particularly beneficial for individuals looking to increase range of motion and reduce stiffness in the back, shoulders, and neck.
Forearms · Advanced
Wrist Roller
A forearm and grip exercise using a handle connected by a cord to a suspended weight. Winding and unwinding the cord loads the wrist flexors and extensors and provides focused forearm strength and endurance work.
Shoulders · Beginner
Seated Shoulder External Rotation
An isolation exercise targeting the rotator cuff muscles, specifically the infraspinatus and teres minor. It is performed using a resistance band or cable machine to improve shoulder stability and mobility.
Abs · Beginner
Incline Twisting Sit Up
A core exercise on an incline bench that combines trunk flexion with rotation. The incline increases the abdominal challenge, while the rotational component emphasizes the obliques.
Shoulders · Intermediate
Weighted Woodchopper
A dynamic exercise that targets the core, particularly the obliques, while also engaging the shoulders and hips. It mimics the motion of chopping wood, involving a rotational movement that enhances functional strength and stability.
Abs · Beginner
Band Twist (horizontal)
An exercise that targets the oblique muscles and improves core stability. It involves rotating the torso against the resistance of a band anchored at shoulder height, promoting functional strength and rotational power.
Core · Beginner
Barbell Standing Twist (Full Range)
A standing trunk-rotation exercise with a barbell supported across the upper back. This version shows a larger controlled turn than the related partial-range variation. The trunk rotates and returns while the stance stays steady; the movement does not require forcing the end of the available range.
Shoulders · Intermediate
Medicine Ball Slam
The slam ball exercise is a dynamic, full-body workout that primarily targets the core, shoulders, and legs. It involves lifting a weighted ball overhead and forcefully slamming it to the ground, engaging multiple muscle groups and enhancing power, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance.
