Band Twist
The band twist is a simple, effective home-gym exercise for the obliques, needing only a resistance band and something to anchor it to.
Equipment
Resistance band
Difficulty
beginner
Sets & reps
3 sets · 15 reps per side
Muscles worked
Obliques, Abs
A standing rotational core exercise using a resistance band, training the obliques with a home-gym-friendly setup.
How to do it
- Anchor a band at chest height to your side and hold it with both hands, arms extended.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, facing away from the anchor point.
- Rotate your torso away from the anchor, keeping your arms extended.
- Return to the starting position under control.
- Complete all reps on one side before switching.
Coaching tips
- Rotate from your torso, not just your arms — the arms should stay relatively fixed relative to your chest.
- Keep your hips facing forward as much as possible to isolate the twist in your core.
- A great oblique exercise for a home gym since it only needs a resistance band and an anchor point.
Common mistakes
- Rotating the hips along with the torso instead of isolating the twist to the core.
- Using a band that's too heavy, leading to jerky, uncontrolled reps.
Frequently asked questions
How do I anchor a band for this exercise at home?
Loop it around a sturdy door anchor, banister, or heavy furniture at roughly chest height.
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