Rotary Torso Machine
Technique guide
Set-up
- Sit on the machine with your chest against the pad and your knees locked in place.
- Choose a light weight to start.
How to do it
- Rotate your torso to one side under control.
- Pause briefly at the end of the turn.
- Return slowly to the middle.
- Complete all reps to one side, then switch.
Coaching cues
- Turn from your middle: your hips stay fixed.
- Move slowly through the whole range.
Common mistakes
- Using a weight so heavy that you jerk the turn.
- Turning further than is comfortable for your back.
Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.
Alternatives
Easier and harder versions of this movement, and the same movement with other equipment.
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