# Rotary Torso (Machine)

> A seated machine twist that turns your torso from the waist against a chest pad to train your obliques.

Page: https://fitnessie.app/exercises/machine-rotary-torso/
Type: Machine · Core
Demo video: https://fitnessie.app/demos/rotary-torso-machine/e4bc6a5baf29127e.mp4

## How to do it

1. Set the machine's range of motion to one side.
2. Sit with your legs against the padding.
3. Place your torso against the pad and grasp the handles.
4. Rotate your torso through the waist to the opposite side.
5. Return and repeat, then set the range to the other side and work in the opposite direction.

## Key cues

- Legs against the padding
- Torso on the pad
- Turn through the waist
- Switch sides after your reps

## Muscles worked

- Primary: Obliques
- Secondary: Hip flexors

## Equipment

Rotary torso machine.

## References

- [ExRx: Lever Seated Twist](https://exrx.net/WeightExercises/Obliques/LVTwist)