Dumbbell Kneeling Twist Down-up Raise

AbdominalsDumbbellIntermediate

Perform the Dumbbell Kneeling Twist Down-up Raise to engage your core and shoulders effectively.

  1. Kneel on the floor with a dumbbell in one hand.
  2. Twist your torso to the side while raising the dumbbell overhead.
  3. Lower the dumbbell back down while maintaining your core stability.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.

How to perform the Dumbbell Kneeling Twist Down-up Raise

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Dumbbell Kneeling Twist Down-up Raise using your dumbbell.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your abdominals.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your abdominals rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

Detailed cues, common mistakes, and demonstration video are available in the Fitly app.

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