How to do
How to Do Bosu Ball Plank Twist
The bosu ball plank twist should begin with a good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the bosu ball plank twist.
Beginning
Beginning Bosu Ball Plank Twist
1. Slowly rotate the body toward the dome from this balanced stance.
2. When the hips and shoulders are square to the floor, stop rotating the trunk and legs.
3. Continue to reach under the body with your arm until it is nearly parallel to the floor.
4. At the bottom of the movement, take a breather.
Movement
Bosu Ball Plank Twist Movement
1. From this balanced position, slowly rotate the body toward the dome.
2. Stop the rotation movement of the trunk and legs when the hips and shoulders are square to the floor.
3. Continue reaching under the body with the arm until it is almost parallel with the floor.
4. Pause at the bottom of the movement.
5. Then slowly rotate back to the starting position.
6. Perform six to 10 repetitions to fatigue.
7. Perform the exercise on both sides of the body.
Benefits
Bosu Ball Plank Twist Benefits
This exercise works nearly every muscle along your sides, tightening your core by pushing your obliques in like a corset. The BOSU's instability also puts your core stability muscles to the test.
