Core · Bodyweight
Alternate Oblique Pulse Twist Side Reach
How to do the alternate oblique pulse twist side reach, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Reps
- Movement
- Flexion
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hands behind your head. Crunch sideways toward one hip with small pulses, then twist and reach the same-side arm out across your body. Alternate sides while keeping your hips facing forward.
- 1Obliques contracting on each side pulse
- 2A stretch through the opposite side on the reach
- 3Hips staying square as the torso works
Common mistakes
- Do not let your hips swing side to side
- Avoid pulling your head forward with your hands
- Do not bounce past a controlled range
Muscles worked
The alternate oblique pulse twist side reach mainly works the obliques, with the upper abs and lower abs assisting.
- ObliquesPrimary
- Upper AbsSupport
- Lower AbsSupport
- LatsMinor
- Lower BackMinor
- Upper TrapsMinor
- QuadsMinor
- GlutesMinor
- Front DeltsMinor
- Side DeltsMinor
- Hip FlexorsMinor
Kovo programs the alternate oblique pulse twist side reach for you and tracks it every session.
We build your whole program, drop the right lifts into each workout, and adjust your weights as you get stronger. Free on iOS and Android.
More abs & core exercises
- How to do the ab wheel rollout
- How to do the ankle tap plank
- How to do the ankle taps
- How to do the resistance band dead bugs
- How to do the resistance band pallof press
- How to do the rollout
Last reviewed June 2026.