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Upper Back · Intermediate

Half Kneeling Thoracic Rotation with Lift Off

Rotational core drill for controlled trunk movement and oblique strength.

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Half Kneeling Thoracic Rotation with Lift Off demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Upper BackCore

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

2 × 10 / side

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set up in a stable half-kneeling stance beside a wall with the ribs stacked over the pelvis.
  2. 02Reach both arms forward at shoulder height and keep the arm nearest the wall lightly supported or anchored.
  3. 03Rotate the chest away from the wall by moving through the upper back while the pelvis remains facing forward.
  4. 04At the end of the controlled rotation, lift the moving hand a small distance farther without leaning or arching.
  5. 05Return the hand and torso slowly to the start, complete the side, and then change the kneeling position.

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