Torso Twists

Torso Twists or Trunk Twists – Warm-Up Exercise

This page provides details for a warm-up exercise known as Torso Twists, Trunk Twists, Oblique Twists, etc. This warm-up exercise is used by martial arts students in order to warm up and stretch their core muscles (i.e. abs, obliques and lower back).

All stretches and exercises should be supervised by a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. For additional stretches and exercises, please visit the main Warm-Up Exercises and Stretching sections.

Warm-Up Exercise – Standing Oblique Twists

Warm-Up Exercise – Torso Twists