Sitting Lotus Pose Twisting Front Back Tap
Expert Advice
Ensure you twist from the torso to effectively work the oblique muscles and avoid straining the neck.
How-to-do Steps
- Sit in a lotus or cross-legged position with your spine straight.
- Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height.
- Twist your torso to tap the floor in front of you with your right hand, while reaching back with your left hand.
- Return to the center and then twist to tap the floor behind you with your right hand, while reaching forward with your left hand.
- Continue alternating the tapping motion for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
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Muscles Worked
Sitting Lotus Pose Twisting Front Back Tap primarily targets the Glutes, Quads, Abs, with Strength mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Glutes34%
Quads33%
Abs33%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Sitting Lotus Pose Twisting Front Back Tap work?
Sitting Lotus Pose Twisting Front Back Tap primarily targets the Glutes, Quads, Abs. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Sitting Lotus Pose Twisting Front Back Tap?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Sitting Lotus Pose Twisting Front Back Tap suitable for beginners?
Sitting Lotus Pose Twisting Front Back Tap is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
