Exercises / Beginner
Upper-body rotation
- Quadriceps
- Abs
- Obliques
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Hip Flexors
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 6
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Stand with your hands on your hips.
Perform a wide circular motion with your hips for a set amount of time.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Quadriceps
Abs
Obliques
Glutes
Hamstrings
Hip Flexors
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique5
- Cardio0
- Mobility5
Sessions
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